The Pole

In his new novel, John Maxwell Coetzee describes the story of Beatrice, a young and graceful woman from Barcelona who is the wife of a banker and the mother of two children. She actively takes part in the activities of a Circle of music lovers. Once in Barcelona, a famous Polish pianist, Witold, performs—leaving a strong impression on her. But how will she convey her feelings in a language that isn’t native to her?