The More I Owe You

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The novel offers an intimate exploration of poet Elizabeth Bishop's life in Brazil, focusing on her passionate relationship with the aristocratic Lota de Macedo Soares. Through a blend of Bishop's correspondence and biography, it unveils the complexities of her private world, highlighting her struggles as a writer and her identity as a woman. Michael Sledge crafts a captivating portrait that delves into the emotional and creative conflicts faced by this literary icon.