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Ancient light

Ancient light

John Banville · 2012 · 256 pages

Loss (Psychology)ActorsReminiscing in old ageMemoryOlder menFiction

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An actor in the twilight of his career reflects on a poignant first love affair at the age of fifteen with his best friend's mother and inexplicably lands a role opposite a famous but fragile actress who helps him come to an astonishing realization.

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