In "The Cost of Living", British author Deborah Levy presents the second installment of her autobiography, detailing her personal and professional transformations after the age of fifty. Levy addresses themes such as the end of her marriage, the death of her mother, and rebuilding her life as an independent writer and mother. Through her narrative, she explores concepts of love, freedom, and identity, drawing inspiration from literary and intellectual figures like Simone de Beauvoir, James Baldwin, and Elena Ferrante.
Deborah Levy (born 1959) is a British writer known for her novels, plays, and poetry. She has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times, including for her novel "Hot Milk". Her works are distinguished by their deep exploration of human relationships and identity
