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John Cowper Powys
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Number of Pages
720
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a classic work of literary fiction that follows a young man returning to his West Country roots after ten years in the capital. Its central themes explore identity, memory, and the collision between the earthy, everyday world and larger questions of life, death, and meaning. It speaks to adult readers who love ambitious prose, character-driven narratives, and a tone that blends romance, humor, and contemplation.
Written as a story-driven, richly textured narrative, the book pairs lush landscape descriptions with intimate scenes and a cast of memorable, flawed characters. The prose fuses primal imagery with spiritual inquiry, delivering an experience that's at once earthy and lyrical.
Readers move through alternately witty and reflective moments, from bustling urban life to intimate, rural settings. The cadence invites immersion, with scenes that unfold at a measured pace and reward close reading, memory, and rereading for hidden resonances.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper sense of place and self, with reinforced curiosity about big questions and a renewed appreciation for human complexity. The work lingers with warmth, empathy, and a vivid sense of how place shapes character and destiny.
Product Details
Author
John Cowper Powys
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
720
Language
English
SKU
9780241763018
ISBN
9780241763018
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x3.2x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 699
โน 595
โน 104 Off