The Humble Lover
A Novel
by Edmund White
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Pub Date May 02 2023 | Archive Date Apr 30 2023
Bloomsbury USA | Bloomsbury Publishing
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Description
From National Book Award-honored author Edmund White, a wildly hilarious and irreverent novel about a rich older man who falls in love with a young ballerino.
Aldwych West, an eighty-year-old modern-day aristocrat living alone in his Manhattan townhouse, is used to having what he wants. And when he sets eyes on August Dupond, a strong, stunningly beautiful soloist in the New York City Ballet, he decides he must have him. Soon they strike up a closeness that falls between the blurry lines of friendship, sponsorship, and love, and August moves in with Aldwych. But eventually August starts bringing home other men, and a formidable woman in Aldwych's circle named Ernestine also takes a deep interest in the young, enchanting star. Messy entanglements and fierce rivalries ensue, and the result is an unforgettable, outrageous tragicomedy that explores the many layers of love and sexual desire as only Edmund White can.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781639730889 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Mia A, Reviewer
Edmund White has never done me wrong and this title was no exception. I would anticipate some push back, perhaps, from audiences where some of the themes are concerned, but I myself enjoyed every minute of 'The Humble Lover'. He put forward some very authentic characters, the likes of which folks like to pretend don't exist in the queer community but which I can only imagine being very prevalent in the high stakes world of professional ballet. Expect explicit sexual escapades from start to finish, schemes, dashed hopes and striking realism.
Marissa H, Media/Journalist
I adored this book. I hadn't read anything by the writer previously but was completely taken by this funny, unique, and deeply moving novel. I love the queer storylines and the way the writer puts sex on the page. I also love the explorations of non-traditional relationship structures. The satire on class was really good, and the narrative voice kept a great balance between coy and permissive. The ending will absolutely never leave my mind; as I was getting to the end, I kept wondering if he was really going to that place, and he did, and it was amazing. Truly a 10/10 read
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