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The vivisector is a novel by Patrick White, set in the world of painting and the complex human relationships between artists. It explores themes of art, sexuality, and psychological manipulation through the character of Hurtle Duffield, a painter who uses his work as a means to dissect others' weaknesses. The story follows him as he encounters various characters, including his sister's deformity, a grocer's moonlight indiscretion, and the passionate illusions of the women he loves. It is only when Hurtle meets an egocentric adolescent that he experiences a deeper, more treacherous emotion, which sheds light on the creative experience.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Patrick White
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