Macaulay, Rose

The World My Wilderness - Virago Modern Classics (Paperback)

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ISBN 13:
9780349010007
author:
Macaulay, Rose
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
12.9 x 19.8 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction, Classic fiction, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.00

Description

The World My Wilderness by Rose Macaulay is a novel that explores the complexities of identity and belonging in the aftermath of war. In 1946, Barbary Deniston finds herself torn between her carefree past and the conventions of post-war London life.

After being banished to England, Barbary must navigate her new surroundings, where she discovers an unexpected connection with the natural world amidst the ruins of bombed-out London. As she confronts the harsh realities of her new reality, Barbary is forced to reconcile her inner wilderness with the drab austerity of her external environment.

This thought-provoking novel delves into themes of displacement, identity, and the human need for connection with nature, making it a compelling read for those interested in character-driven fiction and explorations of the human condition.

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