Lauren Elkin on Art, Activism, and Lacan

Lauren Elkin’s debut novel Scaffolding traces the parallel lives of two psychoanalysts living in the same Belleville apartment 50 years apart. In 1972, Florence and her new husband, Henry, settle into their new home. But as Florence delves deeper into her intellectual pursuits, she begins to question whether this life truly aligns with her desires. … The post Lauren Elkin on Art, Activism, and Lacan appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

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