Kate Christensen
Kate Christensen is an American novelist and essayist. She is the author of several novels, including 'The Great Man', which won the 2008 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Her work often explores themes of contemporary life, complex relationships, and issues surrounding women's lives and identities.
Books
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1. The Epicure's Lament
"The Epicure's Lament" is a darkly humorous story about a misanthropic, chain-smoking gourmand living in self-imposed exile in his ancestral home. Struggling with a terminal illness, the protagonist uses his time to write a cookbook that includes ruminations on life and love. However, his solitude is interrupted by the arrival of his brother and his family, forcing him to grapple with his past and his relationships.
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2. The Great Man
"The Great Man" is a novel that revolves around the life of a renowned painter, Oscar Feldman, who was known for his portraits of nude women. The story is told through the perspectives of the women in his life, including his wife, his mistress, and his sister, after his death. As two competing biographers try to document his life, the women reflect on their relationships with him, revealing a complex man who was both a loving father and a serial adulterer. The novel explores themes of art, love, infidelity, and the ways in which people are remembered after their death.
