Providence
Providence by Anita Brookner, published by Penguin Putnam in January 1998, is a work of contemporary literature that spans 192 pages. The narrative follows Kitty Maule, a clever and self-possessed woman who yearns to embrace a more demanding and beautiful persona. As she navigates her feelings for her colleague Maurice Bishop, an elegant English professor, Kitty’s journey unfolds across various settings, including academic environments and the romantic landscapes of France.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Kitty’s pursuit of love leads her through a series of engaging experiences, from academic committee meetings to intimate moments in Parisian rooming houses. The novel captures the complexities of desire and self-discovery, showcasing Kitty’s interactions with her family and a psychic, all while maintaining a stylistic brilliance. Providence offers a unique exploration of romantic comedy, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of relationships and personal aspirations.
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Kitty Maule longs to be “totally unreasonable, totally unfair, very demanding, and very beautiful.” She is instead clever, reticent, self-possessed, and striking. For years. Kitty has been tactfully courting her colleague Maurice Bishop, a detached, elegant English professor. Now, running out of patience, Kitty’s amorous pursuit takes her from rancorous academic committee rooms and lecture halls to French cathedrals and Parisian rooming houses, from sittings with her dress-making grandmother to seances with a grandmotherly psychic. Touching, funny, and stylistically breathtaking, Providence is a brightly polished gem of romantic comedy.
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