by Lorrie Moore · Edicions 62 · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788429762907
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«Al peu de l'escala» is the novel by Lorrie Moore published by Edicions 62 in paperback (336 pages, in Catalan).
Tassie, a farmer's daughter, moves to the university town of Troy to fund her studies and works as a babysitter for a girl adopted by a sophisticated couple. Her relationship with the girl grows increasingly intense, while the family's life reveals secrets and the novel dissects the hypocrisy behind good intentions.
Originally published in 2009; translation by Albert Torrescasana Flotats. Original work: A Gate at the Stairs. El Balancí collection.
For adult readers interested in contemporary literary fiction and coming-of-age novels, as well as reading groups.
Lorrie Moore is an American writer, critic, and essayist. She is best known for her short stories, some of which have won major awards. Since 1984, she has also taught creative writing.
