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In umbra voluptatis lusi: A Review of A Terrace in Rome by Pascal Quignard

A Terrace in Rome review

True, it is not easy to describe what is so enjoyable and compelling about Quignard’s books. A rewarding exercise, however, awaits those who have the patience to slowly absorb his erudite though disjointed writings. His fragmented style has the ability to unveil our own vague meditations on subjects that have been lingering, unfocused, in the back of our minds.

Melissa Beck reviews A Terrace in Rome by Pascal Quignard.