Hazzard, Shirley
The Transit of Venus (Virago Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781860491818
- author:
- Hazzard, Shirley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 131mm X 199mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Transit of Venus is a story of two young women, Caroline and Grace Bell, who embark on a journey from Australia to England, navigating the challenges of love, marriage, and widowhood. As they pass through the displacements and absurdities of modern life, their experiences become intertwined with the celestial movements of the planets, reflecting the universal themes of displacement, transformation, and the search for meaning. Set against the backdrop of Sydney, London, New York, and Stockholm, the novel explores the lives of women and men as they navigate the complexities of modern life. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the story unfolds as a poignant and moving exploration of the human experience. Through its exploration of place, time, and the experiences of women, The Transit of Venus offers a powerful and thought-provoking portrayal of modern life, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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