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Moon Tiger, the Booker Prize-winning and Golden Booker Prize-shortlisted classic by Penelope Lively, is a mesmerizing literary journey that will captivate your heart and mind. This edition features a new introduction by acclaimed author Elif Shafak, adding depth to an already profound narrative.
At the core of the story is Claudia Hampton, a beautiful and fiercely independent woman facing her mortality with defiance. As she lies in a hospital bed, she resolves to pen a 'history of the world' intertwined with her own experiences. Her life unfolds from the aftermath of the First World War through the chaos of the Second, all while exploring her complex relationships with those around her.
'Moon Tiger' is not just a tale of loss and desire, but a richly woven tapestry that reflects the subtleties of human relationships. Critically acclaimed, it leaves a lasting impression, with Anne Tyler remarking that it 'leaves its traces in the air long after you've put it away.' The Daily Telegraph describes it as a 'complex tapestry of great subtlety,' while Lemn Sissay acknowledges its forward-thinking nature, stating it's 'way ahead of its time and yet absolutely of its time.'
Experience the dazzling originality and haunting beauty of Moon Tiger, where every word savored adds to its timeless allure.
ISBN: | 9781405967006 |
Author: | Penelope Lively |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 197 x 130 x 17 mm |
Publication Date: | 24 October, 2024 |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Weight: | 166g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’