The Single Hound: A Novel

By: May Sarton

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Synopsis: In May Sarton&’s debut novel, a mysterious and beloved Belgian poet finds new life when a young Englishman ventures to meet her Published under the pseudonym Jeanne Latour, Doro&’s poetry inspired a generation. Her teaching of great literature and philosophy also fired up the imaginations of her young pupils. Throughout her adult life, Doro&’s most important relationships have been those with Claire and Annette, fellow teachers who have nicknamed themselves the Little Owls and with whom she shares a close-knit friendship. Despite her full life, Doro can&’t help but feel that her first sixty-three years have been but a prelude to something yet to come.The heartbreak of young poet Mark Taylor has stifled his art and well-being. In love with an older, unavailable married woman, Mark goes in search of Jean Latour, whose poetry, he believes, could be his salvation. But Mark knows nothing of the enigmatic writer&’s true identity, and it is in their unexpected meeting that both poets begin to find a renewed and transformative sense of self.This ebook features an extended biography of May Sarton.

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