Marigold and Rose: A Fiction

Marigold and Rose is a multigenerational saga that explores the mystery of language and time, including father, mother, grandmother, bath time, and naptime. It is a small miracle of a book, following thirteen books of poetry and two collections of essays, and is simultaneously sad and funny, and shot through with a sense of stoic wonder.

Format: Hardback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd

Marigold was completely immersed in her book, having reached the V chapter. So begins Marigold and Rose, a remarkable chronicle by Louise Glück that delves into the first year of twin girls' lives. Picture a fairy tale that seamlessly weaves together a multigenerational saga, a two-handed masterpiece, and a poetic autobiography reminiscent of Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Within this enchanting narrative, you'll encounter the typical elements of a story about infant twins: Father, Mother, Grandmother, bath time, and naptime. However, Marigold and Rose go beyond these conventions, embarking on an exploration of the profound mysteries of language and time itself. What constitutes existence, what has passed, and what lies ahead?

Outside the playpen, day and night coexisted, creating a harmonious symphony. Time, the ultimate amalgamation, was the sum of their existence. Raindrops cascaded, followed by the gentle embrace of snow. The twins, with their curious minds, learned to climb stairs, peering at each other through the crib bars, their eyes filled with a sense of intrigue. It was evening, and Rose, in her tranquil bathtub, engaged in a playful encounter with the squirting elephant. According to their mother, this elephant symbolized patience, strength, loyalty, and wisdom. Marigold pondered, knowing the secrets that lay hidden. Simultaneously poignant and humorously ironic, Marigold and Rose exude a profound sense of stoic wonder. This remarkable book, following thirteen volumes of poetry and two collections of essays, stands as a departure from Glück's previous works while simultaneously embodying an inevitable and transcendent essence.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 136 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800172951