Going Back
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Penelope Lively
Binding: Hardback
Published: E. P. Dutton & Co, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear and fading to DJ. Light tanning to spine, back and internally of DJ. Board in good condition with light denting to spine, minor discolouration to top front. Some fading to pastedown. Light tanning to top of block. Pages lightly yellowing, otherwise in good condition internally with sturdy binding.
This poignant work of literary fiction chronicles a woman's return to the idyllic English countryside of her youth, a journey that uncovers layers of forgotten memories and long-held secrets. Penelope Lively masterfully illustrates the complex interplay between past and present, as the protagonist grapples with the echoes of childhood experiences and their lasting impact. The narrative presents a deeply reflective examination of memory's fallibility and the enduring power of place. With elegant prose and keen psychological insight, the author details the subtle shifts in perception that accompany revisiting one's personal history. It is a compelling read for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and evocative explorations of time and remembrance.
Author: Penelope Lively
Binding: Hardback
Published: E. P. Dutton & Co, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Wear and fading to DJ. Light tanning to spine, back and internally of DJ. Board in good condition with light denting to spine, minor discolouration to top front. Some fading to pastedown. Light tanning to top of block. Pages lightly yellowing, otherwise in good condition internally with sturdy binding.
This poignant work of literary fiction chronicles a woman's return to the idyllic English countryside of her youth, a journey that uncovers layers of forgotten memories and long-held secrets. Penelope Lively masterfully illustrates the complex interplay between past and present, as the protagonist grapples with the echoes of childhood experiences and their lasting impact. The narrative presents a deeply reflective examination of memory's fallibility and the enduring power of place. With elegant prose and keen psychological insight, the author details the subtle shifts in perception that accompany revisiting one's personal history. It is a compelling read for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and evocative explorations of time and remembrance.