{"title":"Tess Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003eTess Lewis is a celebrated author known for her profound storytelling and evocative narratives. Her works often delve into the intricacies of human emotions and the complexities of life's unpredictable journey. In the realm of General Fiction, Tess Lewis distinguishes herself with her compelling character development and intriguing plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eObscurity\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her skill in weaving a tale that captivates the reader from start to finish. The novel explores themes of identity, perception, and the unseen aspects of reality, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you browse this collection, you'll find a series of gripping stories that are both thought-provoking and engaging. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to her work, Tess Lewis's novels offer an enriching experience that resonates long after the final page has been turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"obscurity-by-philippe-jaccottet-9781803090559","title":"Obscurity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of an intense encounter between two men who were once very close and now must grapple with the fractured ideals that separate them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter several years abroad, a young man returns to his hometown to seek the man he calls master. This master, a brilliant philosopher, had made the young man into a disciple before sending him out into the world to put his teachings into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturning three years later, the disciple finds his master has abandoned his wife and child and moved into a squalid one-room flat, cutting himself off completely from his former life. Disillusioned and reeling from the discovery, the young man spends an entire night listening to his master’s bitter denunciation of the ideals they once shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in 1960 during Jaccottet’s period of poetic paralysis, the novel seeks to harmonize the best and worst of human nature—reconciling despair, falsehood, and lethargy of spirit with the need to remain open to beauty, truth, and the essential goodness of humankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Tess Lewis, \u003cem\u003eObscurity\u003c\/em\u003e is Jaccottet’s only work of fiction, one that will introduce new readers to the multifaceted skills of this major poet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853281087724,"sku":"9781803090559","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27005683482829.jpg?v=1759194919"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tess-lewis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}