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The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories
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The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories
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A new collection of short stories from the Man Booker Prize-winning writer.
A dream house that is hiding something sinister; two women having lunch who share a husband; an old woman doing her weekly supermarket shop with a secret past that no one could guess; a couple who don't know each other at all even after fifteen years together; and, in the story from which this collection takes its name, a bird and a servant girl in ancient Pompeii who cannot converse, but share a perfect understanding.
In this new and varied collection of short stories, Penelope Lively shows that she remains a master of her craft, and one of our finest English writers.
The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories is a testament to Lively's talent in weaving intricate tales that captivate and intrigue readers.
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The collection by Penelope Lively is praised for its thoughtful and intricate storytelling, adeptly weaving connections between past and present. Reviews highlight her masterful skill in crafting stories with unexpected twists and an enchanting touch. Lively is recognised for her style, intelligence, and ability to reveal layers of complexity in human interactions, making each narrative vibrant and captivating.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241978535
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 151g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Penelope Lively is the author of many prize-winning novels and short-story collections for both adults and children. She has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize- once in 1977 for her first novel, The Road to Lichfield, and again in 1984 for According to Mark. She later won the 1987 Booker Prize for her highly acclaimed novel Moon Tiger. Her other books include Oleander, Jacaranda, a memoir of her childhood days in Egypt; Spiderweb; her autobiographical work, A House Unlocked; The Photograph; Making It Up; Consequences; Family Album, which was shortlisted for the 2009 Costa Novel Award, and How It All Began. She is a popular writer for children and has won both the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award. She was appointed CBE in the 2001 New Year's Honours List, and DBE in 2012. Penelope Lively lives in London.
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