
What Does Mrs. Freeman Want?
Petros Abatzoglou(Author)
Dalkey Archive Press
Will be published approx. on 14. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
111 pages
978-1-56478-390-5 (ISBN)
Description
While lying on a beach in Greece with an accommodating female companion, the narrator of this novel, Petros Abatzoglou (also the name of the author), describes the peculiar life story and marriage of Mrs. Freeman. By turns digressive, tender, humorous, and pedantic, the narrator interrupts his monologue only when he wants something from his companion, usually another drink. In relating the story of Mrs. Freeman--a fiercely independent woman--the narrator exemplifies almost all the characteristics of a self-centered male. Obsessed with food, alcohol, and the need to be the center of a woman's attention, he paints a mental picture of the elusive Mrs. Freeman, and his own vision of the ideal woman.
Reviews / Votes
Abatzoglou's not unique in taking the mundane as a subject, but he resists dramatic impulse with an uncommon, illuminating commitment.' -The BelieverMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Normal, IL
United States
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56478-390-5 (9781564783905)
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