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Portrait Of A Marriage: Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson is a mesmerizing exploration of one of history's most unconventional unions, brought to you by the esteemed author, Juliet Nicolson. This captivating narrative delves into the profoundly loving and bisexual relationship between two literary titans, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of love and identity.
This new edition not only captures the essence of their remarkable love story but also offers readers a unique perspective on gender and feminism. The Guardian praises it as "a brilliantly structured account of the dramas, infidelities, and deep emotional attachments," while the New York Times describes it as "an intimate and controversial account of his bisexual parents' open relationship." The TLS aptly states it is "one of the most absorbing stories, built around two very remarkable people, ever to stray from Gothic fiction into real life."
Through the lens of Vita's posthumously discovered autobiography and the reflections of their son, Nigel, this account reveals the complexities and joys of their partnership.
"Portrait Of A Marriage" is not just a recount of events; it is a deeply human story that resonates with readers, making it a contemporary classic in the realm of literary biographies. Experience the extraordinary tale that transcends time and challenges norms.
ISBN: | 9781399625210 |
Author: | Nigel Nicolson |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Dimensions: | 127 x 197 x 20 mm |
Publication Date: | 29 August, 2024 |
Pagination: | 256 pages, 12 |
Weight: | 210g |
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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.’