Imposture: A Novel by Benjamin Markovits (English) Paperback Book

Description: Imposture by Benjamin Markovits "[Markovits] leaves us wanting, in the most delicious way, more." —Kirsty Gunn, The Observer FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lord Byron was the greatest writer and the most notorious, scandalous lover of his age—an irresistible attraction for a sheltered, bookish, and passionate young woman like Eliza Esmond. Eliza believes shes met Byron on the doorstep of his publisher, and that her dreams have come true when he arranges to meet her in secret. But what if the man she believes to be Byron is someone else—a look-alike named John Polidori, who once toured Europe as Byrons doctor? Author Biography Benjamin Markovits grew up in Texas and London, where he now lives. He teaches at the University of London. He contributes to the New York Times, The Paris Review, Granta, the Times Literary Supplement, and others. Review "An intriguing mix of mistaken identities, thwarted ambition, and true and false love. The writing is meticulously authentic, yet reads like a dream. Every person can savor this book." -- Frances Sherwood, author of Night of Sorrows"Imposture is the best-written novel of its kind since Penelope Fitzgeralds The Blue Flower, and I was thrilled by the way it moved and developed, shining a light into the dark corners of the Romantic period as well as into the life of one man and his dreams of selfhood. Its a beautiful piece of work." -- Andrew OHagan, author of Our Fathers"This is one of those delicious novels that lingers in memory. Set in a meticulously evoked world of London during the nineteenth century, Imposture is about the immense radiance that genius of a certain kind will produce, and its eerie refractions as well." -- Jay Parini"[A] masterful chronicle of a doomed 19th-century romance that begins in deception and ends in tragedy." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"[A] tantalizing take on the agony of deceit.…Markovits meditation on the price of pretending brims with delightfully dry wit." -- Booklist Long Description A love affair based on a case of mistaken identity, set in an impeccable re-creation of nineteenth-century London. Lord Byron was the greatest writer and most notorious, scandalous lover of his age--an irresistible attraction for a sheltered, bookish, and passionate young woman like Eliza Esmond. Eliza believes shes met Byron on the doorstep of his publisher, and that her dreams have come true when he arranges to meet her in secret. But what if the man she believes to be Byron is someone else--a look-alike named John Polidori, who once toured Europe as Byrons doctor? And if Polidori is the true author of a wildly successful book everyone believes to have been written by Byron, who is the real imposter? Stylish, subtle, and seductive, "Imposture" is about ambition, fantasy, the power of artistic greatness, and the consequences of celebrity--by a gifted novelist of true talent. Reading group guide available. Review Text "Mr. Markovitss writing makes the ordinary unforgettable." Review Quote "This is one of those delicious novels that lingers in memory. Set in a meticulously evoked world of London during the nineteenth century, Imposture is about the immense radiance that genius of a certain kind will produce, and its eerie refractions as well." Details ISBN0393329739 Author Benjamin Markovits Short Title IMPOSTURE Language English ISBN-10 0393329739 ISBN-13 9780393329735 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2007 DOI 10.1604/9780393329735 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2007-05-17 NZ Release Date 2007-05-17 US Release Date 2007-05-17 UK Release Date 2007-05-17 Subtitle A Novel Pages 224 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2007-05-17 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7257370;

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