The Married Man
The Married Man by Edmund White, published by Vintage in 2001, is a nuanced exploration of love and relationships. This first edition spans 310 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Austin Smith, a middle-aged American, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Julien, a young French architect, at a gym in Paris. Their budding romance unfolds against a backdrop of cultural contrasts and personal challenges, leading them through various cities as they seek connection and understanding.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Austin and Julien navigate their relationship amidst the complexities of family life, marriage, and the pursuit of happiness. The story delves into themes of LGBTQ+ identity and the intricacies of romance, all while capturing the emotional landscapes of the characters. As their journey takes them from vibrant urban settings to the starkness of the Sahara, the narrative presents a profound examination of love’s trials and tribulations.
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‘Poignant and challenging…A love story, yet with an ambition and sweep that make it much more than that…subtle, complex, unsparing and profound’ Daily Telegraph
Austin Smith, a middle aged American, works out in a Paris gym – an ordinary day, except that he catches the eye of a stranger, Julien, a young French architect with a gleam in his eye. To Austin’s amused astonishment, life takes on the colour of romance.
As they dash between Bohemian suppers and glittering salons, they deal with comic clashes of cultures, of ages, of temperaments. But there is sadness in Julien’s past and a grim cloud on the horizon. Soon, with increasing desperation, their quest for health and happiness drives them to Rome, Venice, Key West, Montreal and Providence – landscapes soaked with feeling which lead, in the end to the bleak, baking sands of the Sahara where their love is pushed to its ultimate crisis.
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