A Touch of Love
A Touch of Love by Jonathan Coe, published by Penguin in 2000, is a work of modern fiction that delves into the life of Robin, a postgrad student in Coventry. Over the course of four and a half years, Robin has struggled to complete his thesis, spending his time in isolation with his socially awkward academic peers. As he grapples with his fears and frustrations, Robin’s unfinished thesis remains hidden away, while his attempts at romance and connection continue to elude him.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that explores themes of psychological struggle and the challenges of academic life. Robin’s only means of expression comes through his short stories, which reveal his inner turmoil and secret obsessions. The story takes a dramatic turn following an embarrassing incident in a public park, leading to a significant shift in Robin’s life. With 231 pages, this English-language edition offers a poignant look at the complexities of personal relationships and the pressures of academia.
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MODERN FICTION. Robin, a postgrad student in Coventry, has spent four and a half years not writing his thesis. He and his academic colleagues, united by pallor, social ineptitude and sexual inexperience, once spent hours discussing their theories, but they somehow never made it into print. Now his unfinished thesis languishes in a drawer, and Robin hides in his room, increasingly frightened by a world he doesn’t understand. His friends have failed him and romance eludes him. His only outlet is his short stories, scribbled in notebooks and expressing his secret obsessions and frustrations. Then, when an unfortunate and embarassing incident in a public park lands him in serious trouble, Robin’s life finally spirals out of control.
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