Bainbridge, Beryl
According to Queeney
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349114477
- author:
- Bainbridge, Beryl
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 147mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Beryl Bainbridge's latest novel explores the complex life of Dr Johnson in the 1770s and 1780s. As he completes his Dictionary of the English Language, Johnson finds himself torn between his strict morality and an undeclared passion for Mrs Thrale. This is a story of love, friendship, and wit, as narrated by Queeney, Mrs Thrale's daughter, looking back on her life. The novel offers a masterful portrayal of one of Britain's most wonderful characters in all his glory. Through Johnson's quotes and the voice of Queeney, we gain insight into the inner workings of this remarkable man's mind. With its focus on human relationships and the complexities of love, this book is a compelling read for anyone interested in literary history. By examining the life of Dr Johnson through the eyes of those closest to him, Bainbridge sheds new light on a fascinating period in British literary history.
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