Penelope Lively
A House Unlocked
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141001647
- author:
- Penelope Lively
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A House Unlocked by Penelope Lively is a personal and social memoir that explores the history of Golsoncott, a Somerset country home occupied by her family for nearly a century. Through vivid recollections of objects, furniture, and events, Lively paints a picture of English country life in the 20th century. The house serves as a diary, charting the changing domestic and social landscape of the surrounding countryside. Lively delves into topics such as fashion, leisure pursuits, household management, and gardening, offering an eclectic and fascinating glimpse into the past. From the rise of rambling to the impact of the Great Western Railway, the book provides a nuanced exploration of the historical context. Through her memoirs, Lively sheds light on important changes in attitudes towards social class, women's role, and marriage, as well as the wider cultural shifts that shaped rural England during this period.
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