Asylum by Patrick McGrath (English) Paperback Book

Description: Asylum by Patrick McGrath As a psychiatrist in a top-security mental hospital, Peter Cleave has made a study of what he calls the catastrophic love affair characterized by sexual obsession. His experience is extensive, and he is never surprised. Until, that is, he comes reluctantly to accept that the wife of one of his colleagues has embarked on such an affair... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A story of self-obsession narrated by the point of view of a psychiatrist, published as a Penguin Essential for the first timeAs a psychiatrist in a top-security mental hospital in the 1950s, Peter Cleave has made a study of what he calls the catastrophic love affair characterized by sexual obsession. His experience is extensive, and he is never surprised. Until, that is, he comes reluctantly to accept that the wife of one of his colleagues has embarked on such an affair... Notes A story of self-obsession narrated from the point of view of a psychiatrist, now with a new jacket as a Penguin Essential. Back Cover This is a desolate sort of place, though god knows its had the best years of my life. It is maximum security, a walled city that rises from a high ridge to dominate the surrounding country . . . Summer, 1959, and Max Raphael is appointed deputy superintendent of an isolated hospital for the criminally insane. When Max decides to have his lodgings Victorian conservatory restored it is a patient, Edgar Stark, who comes to do the work. And there Maxs beautiful and lonely wife Stella first befriends Edgar and later becomes his lover. But as their secret affair becomes ever more obsessive so their love threatens to destroy everything it touches . . . Authentically tragic, unforgettable Daily Telegraph Author Biography Patrick McGrath is the author of two story collections and eight novels, including Asylum, which was an international bestseller. His novels have been widely translated, and he is also the author of Ghost Town- Tales of Manhattan Then and Now, a collection of novellas. Trauma was shortlisted in the UK for the Costa Novel Award. Spider was filmed by David Cronenberg from McGraths adaptation. Constance, his most recent novel, was published in 2013. He coedited an influential anthology of short fiction, The New Gothic, and recent nonfiction includes introductions to The Monk, Moby Dick and Barnaby Rudge. Patrick McGrath lives in Manhattan and London. Promotional Summer, 1959, and Max Raphael is appointed deputy superintendent of an isolated hospital for the criminally insane. When Max decides to have his lodgings Victorian conservatory restored it is a patient, Edgar Stark, who comes to do the work. Promotional "Headline" A story of self-obsession narrated by the point of view of a psychiatrist, published as a Penguin Essential for the first time Details ISBN0241973678 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Essentials Year 2015 ISBN-10 0241973678 ISBN-13 9780241973677 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 272 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Language English Publication Date 2015-08-06 UK Release Date 2015-08-06 Author Patrick McGrath Alternative 9780241975626 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-01-31 AU Release Date 2016-01-31 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:94854177;

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