The unnamed narrator, a young South African man in his 20s who moves to London after graduating from the University of Cape Town with degrees in mathematics and English. He takes a job as a computer programmer to support himself while pursuing his dream of becoming a poet.

Monica Vitti, an Italian actress the narrator becomes infatuated with, seeking refuge in her films from his unfulfilling life and work.

The various women the narrator has affairs with in London, none of whom inspire the passion he believes he needs to produce great poetry.

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