Rosamond Lehmann: An Appreciation
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A work of literary criticism and biography, this appreciation presents a thoughtful and authoritative examination of Rosamond Lehmann, one of the most celebrated yet underappreciated British novelists of the twentieth century. Gillian Tindall chronicles Lehmann's life and artistic development, illuminating how her deeply personal experiences — love, loss, and emotional vulnerability — shaped the lyrical, introspective fiction for which she became renowned. With a tone that is both scholarly and warmly admiring, Tindall argues for Lehmann's rightful place in the canon of English literature, drawing connections between works such as Dusty Answer, Invitation to the Waltz, and The Echoing Grove and the broader social and emotional landscape of her era. The study illustrates how Lehmann's prose captured the inner lives of women with a precision and sensitivity that was revolutionary for its time, yet somehow slipped from mainstream recognition in later decades. This is an essential read for admirers of mid-century British fiction and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of a writer whose work deserves renewed attention.
Author: Gillian Tindall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Chatto & Windus / The Hogarth Press
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A work of literary criticism and biography, this appreciation presents a thoughtful and authoritative examination of Rosamond Lehmann, one of the most celebrated yet underappreciated British novelists of the twentieth century. Gillian Tindall chronicles Lehmann's life and artistic development, illuminating how her deeply personal experiences — love, loss, and emotional vulnerability — shaped the lyrical, introspective fiction for which she became renowned. With a tone that is both scholarly and warmly admiring, Tindall argues for Lehmann's rightful place in the canon of English literature, drawing connections between works such as Dusty Answer, Invitation to the Waltz, and The Echoing Grove and the broader social and emotional landscape of her era. The study illustrates how Lehmann's prose captured the inner lives of women with a precision and sensitivity that was revolutionary for its time, yet somehow slipped from mainstream recognition in later decades. This is an essential read for admirers of mid-century British fiction and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of a writer whose work deserves renewed attention.