Original Bliss
Original Bliss by A. L. Kennedy, published by Vintage in 1998, is a collection of stories that delve into the complexities of sex and the absence of intimacy. This edition spans 310 pages and presents a long novella that explores the character Helen Brindle’s journey as she grapples with her feelings of loss and longing. Set against a backdrop of personal turmoil, the narrative unfolds as Helen seeks love beyond her troubled home life, encountering the enigmatic Edward E. Gluck in Stuttgart.
Readers will find a profound exploration of passion and the human experience within these stories. The collection examines themes of desire, healing, and the intricate dynamics of relationships, all while addressing the interplay between love and loneliness. Through its vivid storytelling, Original Bliss invites reflection on the nature of fulfillment and the complexities that accompany it. This edition, written in English, offers a unique perspective on the emotional landscape of its characters, making it a noteworthy addition to the realm of fiction and short stories.
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The stories collected in Original Bliss are concerned, appropriately, with the complexities of sex and the lack of it. In the long novella that gives the book its title, Helen Brindle thinks she has lost God – but it is simply love that she’s missing. She can’t find it at home, with the violent, deadly Mr Brindle, but will she find it in Stuttgart when she meets the enigmatic Edward E. Gluck, with his Process and his paraphernalia? And what happens when her father confessor starts to confess? A beautiful and terrifying examination of passion and pornography, of the aching need for completion and healing.
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