The Flint Anchor

Name: The Flint Anchor
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241476086
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By Sylvia Townsend Warner

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Flint Anchor by Sylvia Townsend Warner explores the life of John Barnard, a successful yet conventional merchant in a coastal English town. Through the narrative, we witness the complexities of his family life and the constraints imposed by their traditions. The book intricately portrays the tension between individual desires and societal expectations, while deftly unfolding the layers of each character’s private world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to vivid, character-driven narratives that explore complex family dynamics and the struggles of maintaining personal integrity amidst societal expectations. The author's rich prose and nuanced portrayal of 19th-century life offer a deep dive into themes of ambition, morality, and the constraints of time and society.

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A brilliant exploration of power and dysfunction in Victorian England

Pillar of society and stern upholder of Victorian values, god-fearing Norfolk merchant John Barnard presides over a large and largely unhappy family. This is their story - his brandy-swilling wife, their hapless offspring and their changing fortunes - over the decades. Sylvia Townsend Warner's last novel, The Flint Anchor gloriously overturns our ideas of history, family and storytelling itself.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Flint Anchor by Sylvia Townsend Warner is praised for its solid construction and subtle emotional depth. The novel blends warmth, wit, and sharp insight in a manner reminiscent of Jane Austen. Warner is celebrated as a unique and versatile writer, admired for her daring and distinctive style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241476086

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 336

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics Sylvia Townsend Warner

About the Author

Sylvia Townsend Warner (1893-1978) grew up in rural Devonshire before moving to London and writing her debut novel, Lolly Willowes (1926). With her partner Valentine Ackland, she was active in the Communist Party and served in the Red Cross during the Spanish Civil War. Her novels include Mr Fortune's Maggot, The True Heart, Summer Will Show, After the Death of Don Juan, The Corner That Held Them and The Flint Anchor.