The Cost of Living

Living Autobiography 2

Deborah Levy

The book explores the author's journey through womanhood, particularly focusing on her experiences of divorce, motherhood, and writing. It delves into themes of femininity, freedom, and the societal expectations placed upon women, all set against the backdrop of her life in a crumbling apartment in London.

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Things I Don't Want to Know

Living Autobiography 1

Deborah Levy

The book is a response to George Orwell's essay "Why I Write," blending personal history, politics, and theory to explore the author's life as a woman and a writer. It reflects on pivotal moments in her past, from her childhood in apartheid South Africa to her experiences in adult life and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her creative expression.

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