The Professor of Desire
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Throughout the novel, David is highly preoccupied with exploring sex and sexuality. His persistent sexual preoccupation both fascinates him and causes repeated personal troubles due to its unstable nature. David’s first major exploration of sex occurs when he is in London studying under a Fulbright Scholarship. David’s focus on his studies wane when he becomes involved in a sexual relationship with two young Swedish women, Elisabeth and Birgitta.