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Hugo Whittier, a cynical former poet battling a terminal illness, retreats to his family's crumbling mansion, intent on indulging in his vices. His plans are disrupted when his judgmental brother, estranged wife, supposed daughter, and flamboyant uncle invade his solitude. As Hugo concocts outrageous schemes to reclaim his space, he reluctantly confronts the complexities of love and life, leading to unexpected revelations. This darkly comedic tale explores themes of isolation, family dynamics, and the struggle between self-destruction and connection.
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The Epicure's Lament, Kate Christensen
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The Epicure's Lament
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate Christensen
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780385720984
- Category
- Fiction, Humor, Motherhood and Parenthood
- Description
- Hugo Whittier, a cynical former poet battling a terminal illness, retreats to his family's crumbling mansion, intent on indulging in his vices. His plans are disrupted when his judgmental brother, estranged wife, supposed daughter, and flamboyant uncle invade his solitude. As Hugo concocts outrageous schemes to reclaim his space, he reluctantly confronts the complexities of love and life, leading to unexpected revelations. This darkly comedic tale explores themes of isolation, family dynamics, and the struggle between self-destruction and connection.