Romance between the poet Novalis and his fiancée Sophie, newly introduced by Candia McWilliam. The year is 1794 and Fritz, passionate, idealistic and brilliant, is seeking his fathers permission to announce his engagement to his hearts desire: twelve-year-old Sophie. His astounded family and friends are amused and disturbed by his betrothal. What can he be thinking?
Candia McWilliam Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
La narrativa di Candia McWilliam esplora le complessità delle relazioni umane, affrontando temi come la solitudine e l'esilio. I suoi romanzi sono spesso descritti come inquietanti e acuti, indagando gli angoli più oscuri della vita domestica e delle dinamiche interpersonali. McWilliam eccelle nel suo distintivo tocco stilistico e nella sua capacità di creare personaggi intricati i cui mondi interiori risuonano con i lettori.
Romantic, heroic, comic and tragic, unconventional schoolmistress Jean Brodie has become and iconic figure in post-war fiction.
A Little Stranger
- 135pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
The arrival of a nanny for the son of Daisy and Solomon begins this subtle novel of domestic horror. Daisy's existence is soon to become the nightmare of a woman who allows herself to be pushed to the limit, even when that means the loss of her home, her husband, her children and even her life.
A collection of short stories by young British writers, this provides an introduction to the work of Iain Banks, Peter Benson, H.S. Bhabra, James Buchan, Patricia Ferguson, Ronald Frame, Patrick Gale, Carlo Gebler, James Lasdun, Deborah Levy, Adam Lively, Aidan Mathews, Candia McWilliam, Geoff Nicholson, Tim Parks, Philip Ridley, Joan Smith, Rupert Thomson, Daisy Waugh and Mathew Yorke. Many of these have already received critical acclaim. The collection is introduced by Graham Swift, author of "Waterland" and "Out of this World".
