{"product_id":"bad-behaviour","title":"Bad Behaviour","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"505\" class=\"\"\u003eMary Gaitskill’s \u003cem data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eBad Behaviour\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of dark, incisive short stories that explore power, desire, and human relationships with brutal honesty. Originally published in 1988, this debut collection gained critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of sexuality, emotional isolation, and the often-destructive dynamics between men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"862\" class=\"\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of 1980s New York, these stories delve into the lives of characters navigating fraught romantic entanglements, professional ambition, and personal disillusionment. The most famous story, \u003cem data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eSecretary\u003c\/em\u003e, later inspired the 2002 film starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, and captures the uneasy blend of submission, agency, and taboo desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1023\" class=\"\"\u003eGaitskill’s writing is sharp, unsettling, and deeply psychological, exposing the vulnerabilities and contradictions in human behavior without moral judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1050\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1142\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1142\" class=\"\"\u003eA fearless exploration of power, intimacy, and the complexities of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1255\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1255\" class=\"\"\u003eUnapologetically raw and provocative, challenging conventional ideas about sex, gender, and personal agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1381\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1381\" class=\"\"\u003eA landmark in feminist and literary fiction, influencing writers tackling themes of emotional and physical vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1513\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1513\" class=\"\"\u003eGaitskill’s distinctive prose is both lyrical and piercing, drawing readers into the minds of flawed yet compelling characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1994\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1994\" class=\"\"\u003eMary Gaitskill (b. 1954) is an American writer known for her unfiltered approach to themes of sexuality, power, and human longing. Her works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eTwo Girls, Fat and Thin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eVeronica\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThis Is Pleasure\u003c\/em\u003e, have cemented her reputation as a daring and insightful voice in contemporary literature. Gaitskill’s fiction often challenges social taboos, offering a brutally honest yet empathetic look at the complexities of desire and emotional pain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Modern Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154672963837,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81UpD2UcdUL._SL1500_-2.jpg?v=1743027607","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/fr\/products\/bad-behaviour","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}