Flesh and Blood A Novel
Flesh and Blood, a novel by Michael Cunningham, is a first edition published by Picador on April 17, 2007. This 480-page work explores the intricate dynamics of the Stassos family over three generations, highlighting their experiences shaped by ambition, love, and the weight of history. The narrative begins with Constantine Stassos, a Greek immigrant, and his marriage to Mary Cuccio, an Italian-American, setting the stage for the complex lives of their three children.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of family life as the story delves into the lives of Susan, Billy, and Zoe, each grappling with their unique challenges. Susan struggles with the burdens of beauty and paternal affection, while Billy navigates his brilliance and identity as a gay man. Zoe emerges as a wild visionary, embodying the family’s aspirations and conflicts. Flesh and Blood presents a profound exploration of familial ties and individual destinies within the framework of literary fiction.
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From the bestselling author of The Hours and Specimen Days comes a generous, masterfully crafted novel with all the power of a Greek tragedy.
The epic tale of an American family, Flesh and Blood follows three generations of the Stassos clan as it is transformed by ambition, love, and history. Constantine Stassos, a Greek immigrant, marries Mary Cuccio, an Italian-American girl, and they have three children, each fated to a complex life. Susan is oppressed by her beauty and her father’s affections; Billy is brilliant, and gay; Zoe is a wild, heedless visionary. As the years pass, their lives unfold in ways that compel them–and their parents–to meet ever greater challenges.
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