West, Rebecca
The Thinking Reed (Virago - Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780860684985
- author:
- West, Rebecca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 30
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Isabelle's life is one of luxury and excess, but beneath her polished exterior lies a deep-seated desire for love and connection. In 1928, she sets out to find it in the glamorous world of high society, where she becomes entangled with three very different men: Andre de Verviers, Laurence Vernon, and Marc Sellafranque. As Isabelle navigates her complicated relationships, West masterfully portrays the decadence and brilliance of the 1920s, while also exploring the complexities of one woman's life and loves. This poignant and compassionate novel is a powerful portrayal of the human search for meaning and connection in a world that often seems to value superficiality above all else. First published in 1936, The Thinking Reed remains a deeply resonant and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to appeal to readers with its nuanced exploration of love, identity, and the human condition.