Elke Schmitter’s Mrs Sartoris is a haunting exploration of identity and societal expectations set against the backdrop of post-war Germany. The novel intricately unravels the life of Mrs Sartoris, a woman grappling with the silent pressures of conformity while seeking her own voice within a rigid social structure. Schmitter’s prose is both elegant and unyielding, capturing the subtle nuances of emotional suppression and the quiet rebellion simmering beneath the surface. This work stands as a profound meditation on memory, loss, and the fragile pursuit of selfhood amidst the shadows of history.
Elke Schmitter’s Mrs Sartoris is a haunting exploration of identity and societal expectations set against the backdrop of post-war Germany. The novel intricately unravels the life of Mrs Sartoris, a woman grappling with the silent pressures of conformity while seeking her own voice within a rigid social structure. Schmitter’s prose is both elegant and unyielding, capturing the subtle nuances of emotional suppression and the quiet rebellion simmering beneath the surface. This work stands as a profound meditation on memory, loss, and the fragile pursuit of selfhood amidst the shadows of history.
Faber 2003 softcover. Copy is in good condition, name inscribed and slight foxing otherwise a clean copy internally/externally
