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A True Story: In Three Parts and a Postscript
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ISBN13: 9781026056189
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A True Story: In Three Parts and a Postscript is a profound modernist novel that charts the psychological and emotional evolution of its protagonist, Richard Kurt. Spanning from his early childhood through a turbulent youth and into a restrictive marriage, the work offers an intimate and unsparing look at the complexities of the human condition. Stephen Hudson employs a style characterized by its precision and psychological insight, capturing the delicate interplay between memory, desire, and the rigid social structures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The narrative is structured as a semi-autobiographical exploration of identity, making A True Story a significant landmark in the development of the character-driven psychological novel. As Kurt navigates the expectations of his family and the disappointments of his adult life, Hudson reveals the inner workings of a mind at odds with its environment. This expansive work is frequently celebrated for its literary sophistication and its deep empathy for the struggles of the individual against the grain of societal norms. It remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of 20th-century literature and the art of the literary portrait.
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