SackvilleWest, Vita
The Edwardians
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784870546
- author:
- SackvilleWest, Vita
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Edwardians is a captivating portrait of English high society during the early 20th century. Through the lives of two siblings, Sebastian and Viola, Vita Sackville-West explores the tensions between tradition and modernity.
Sebastian, heir to Chevron estate, is bound by expectations that define his role in Edwardian society, while his sister Viola rebels against her inheritance, seeking escape in a rapidly changing world.
This novel offers a nuanced insight into the complexities of family relationships, social class, and personal identity during a pivotal moment in history.
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