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Deadlock
First published 1921 Reading time about 5 hours
Deadlock is the sixth “chapter volume” of Dorothy M. Richardson’s pioneering semi-autobiographical series, Pilgrimage. Michael Shatov, a young Russian intellectual exploring England, arrives at the boarding house that has long hosted series protagonist Miriam Henderson. He engages Miriam as a tutor of English, and the two quickly recognize each other as kindred spirits, talking late into the night about philosophy and literature. Michael pushes Miriam to translate French works, a major step on her journey to becoming a writer.
- Autobiographical fiction
- Women · England · Fiction
- England · Social life and customs · 20th century · Fiction
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