Jackson, Shirley
We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141191454
- author:
- Jackson, Shirley
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a haunting and whimsical tale of a family's isolated existence. Within the confines of their home, Merricat and her sister Constance have created a delicate world, one that they will stop at nothing to preserve. However, the outside world is not willing to leave them in peace. When Cousin Charles arrives, armed with overtures of friendship and a desperate need to gain access to the safe, Merricat must take drastic measures to protect her family. As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, the true nature of their isolated existence is revealed. With its eerie and unforgettable atmosphere, We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a masterful exploration of the human psyche, one that will leave readers questioning the true meaning of family and belonging.
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