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Many people know about Jane Bowles as the wife of Paul Bowles, a recognized classic of American literature of the twentieth century. However, Jane is an unrecognized genius. Although her work is few in number, Jane Bowles is widely regarded as one of the finest writers of her generation. Her prose is razor sharp, funny and extremely intelligent. It reflects that elusive state of a woman who lives «neatly», hiding in a shell, and passionately wants to get out of the comfort zone, even if outside of it can be dangerous. The eccentric and adventurous Christine Göring meets the anxious but equally determined Mrs. Copperfield at a party. Two serious ladies, eager to get out of the shell, go in search of themselves: Mrs. Copperfield — with her husband in Panama, where she finds solace among women from brothels, and Miss Goering meets new men. The two ladies meet again. Transformed by experience, they are no longer the same representatives of high society, dissatisfied with the orderly life. Who are they? Anarchic, deep and very funny, «Two Serious Ladies» is a story that cannot be written into any framework. …
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