Strachey, Dorothy
Olivia (Vintage Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099511885
- author:
- Strachey, Dorothy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Olivia by Dorothy Bussy and Dorothy Strachey is a subtle and beautifully written lesbian novel that explores the awakening passions of an English adolescent. Set in a small finishing school outside Paris, the story follows Olivia as she develops an infatuation for her headmistress, Mlle Julie, and observes the tense romance between Mlle Julie and another head of the school, Mlle Cara. Through Olivia's screen of love, the novel captures the complex emotions and relationships that unfold in its final months. Although not strictly autobiographical, it draws on the author's experiences at finishing schools run by a charismatic figure who had a lasting impact on former students like Natalie Barney and Eleanor Roosevelt. Published to acclaim in 1949, Olivia has been recognized for its significant contribution to LGBTQ+ literature. This edition, part of the Vintage Classic series, offers a new opportunity to discover this quietly powerful novel that continues to resonate with readers today.
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