Compton Burnett, Ivy
Pastors and Masters - (Heathen Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781948316187
- author:
- Compton Burnett, Ivy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Heathen Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Pastors and Masters by Ivy Compton-Burnett is a biting satire that explores the complexities of masculine authority and female subservience in a Victorian setting. Set against the backdrop of a boys' preparatory school after World War I, this novel delves into the world of institutional power dynamics and the constraints placed on individuals. Compton-Burnett's unique dialogue-heavy style, first introduced here, offers a distinctive and individualistic voice that has been praised as "a work of genius". This short work is a character study that probes the very notion of success, particularly in the context of novel authorship. With its loose narrative structure, Pastors and Masters presents a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms and expectations. A masterful blend of wit and acerbic commentary, this novel has been described as "like nothing else in the world". If you're interested in a literary work that challenges conventions and offers a fresh perspective, then Pastors and Masters is definitely worth considering.
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