Published in 1931, Mollie Panter-Downes's book explores the different echelons of the increasingly self-conscious middle class and the ways in which the tensions and nuances of vocabulary, dress, occupation, politics, taste and, ultimately, the literary world contribute to the incompatibility of a marriage.
Mollie Panter-Downes Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
Mollie Panter-Downes bola uznávaná novinárka a spisovateľka, preslávená svojimi prenikavými postrehmi o živote v Británii. Ako prominentná publicistka pre The New Yorker, kde desiatky rokov písala svoj slávny stĺpček „Letter from London“, zachytila podstatu vojnového aj povojnového Anglicka s jedinečnou zmesou citlivosti a vtipu. Jej schopnosť vykresliť obyčajné okamihy s mimoriadnym vkusom vtiahla čitateľov do jej príbehov, čím si zaistila trvalé miesto v literatúre. Panter-Downesovej dielo ponúka nadčasový pohľad na ľudskú skúsenosť prostredníctvom jej majstrovského písania.
Good Evening, Mrs Craven
- 203 stránok
- 8 hodin čítania
Originally published in The New Yorker, Mollie Panter-Downes was the voice of England during the Second World War.
Minnie's Room
- 144 stránok
- 6 hodin čítania
Contains ten stories describing aspects of British life in the years after the war.
Set in 1946, the narrative unfolds over a single summer's day, exploring the intricate dynamics of a marriage as it confronts its past. The story offers a vivid depiction of a nation at a crossroads, capturing the essence of change and renewal. With rich character development and a poignant atmosphere, it resonates with themes of reflection and the passage of time, making it an ideal read for those who appreciate deeply emotional and evocative literature.