The Price of Salt

Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt is a groundbreaking novel about love and self-discovery that defies social norms when it was first published in 1952. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, it follows The story of Theresa Belivet, an ambitious young man who is also a designer. It's a Manhattan department store, a mundane job, and Carole Aird, a charming older woman stuck in a sad marriage. Their chance meeting sparks an intense and forbidden love. Lead them on a journey of passion, desire, and personal transformation. Unlike most LGBTQ+ literature of the era, The Price of Salt stands out for its hopeful celebration of love and resolution. Challenging the tragic endings so often befalling queer characters, with elegant prose and deeply human characters, Highsmith pursues desire, identity, happiness… painting a vivid picture of the complexities of need and desire. brave This timeless classic continues to resonate with readers. It offers poignant insights into the search for authenticity in a stereotypical world.