Carr, J.L.
A Month in the Country (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141182308
- author:
- Carr, J.L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 0.8 x 19.7 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Modern Classics Month in the Country by J L Carr In the aftermath of the Great War, a damaged survivor finds solace in the quiet village church of Oxgodby, where he spends the summer uncovering a medieval wall-painting. As he immerses himself in the peaceful rhythms of village life, he experiences a sense of renewal and belief in the future. This poignant novel, adapted into a film starring Colin Firth, Natasha Richardson and Kenneth Branagh, explores the slow revival of the primeval rhythms of life. Through the eyes of its protagonist, we witness the idyllic summer of 1920, a moment of blissful calm untouched by change. Yet, as the years pass, this precious moment is lost, and the protagonist is left to carry it with him through the disappointments of life. With an introduction by Penelope Fitzgerald, this beautifully written novel invites us to reflect on the power of nature and the human spirit. A beautifully written and moving novel, A Modern Classics Month in the Country is a powerful exploration of the human experience.
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