A Favourite Of The Gods

Name: A Favourite Of The Gods
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SKU: 9781907970023
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By Sybille Bedford

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A Favourite Of The Gods by Sybille Bedford is a multi-generational saga exploring the lives of strong-willed women against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. It follows three generations, focusing particularly on an American heiress, her daughter, and their complex relationships as they navigate personal ambitions and societal expectations. The narrative eloquently captures the nuances of personal aspirations and familial obligations in a changing world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of European high society and the intricate dynamics of family relationships. The narrative beautifully weaves between the complexities of class, love, and societal expectations, set against a rich historical backdrop. Fans of character-driven stories with deep emotional undercurrents and elegant prose will find this novel particularly appealing.

A Favourite Of The Gods

The masterfully told story of three generations of women set against the turbulent and exciting backdrop of early twentieth century Europe and America.

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A Favourite Of The Gods follows the journey of Constanza and her young daughter as they disembark a train in the French Riviera in the late 1920s, with no idea where they are headed. However, their story truly begins with Constanza's parents: a beautiful New England heiress, a Roman prince, and the confused catastrophe of their marriage.

Constanza's idyllic childhood, spent in crumbling Roman palaces, sun-baked olive groves, attending sumptuous parties, and being educated by the most fascinating men in Rome, is irrevocably altered by a fatal clash of culture and an impulsive decision.

In this elegant novel, Sybille Bedford weaves a narrative of three generations of women, exploring the complexities of Europe and America during the thrilling and chaotic early twentieth century.

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A Favourite Of The Gods by Sybille Bedford is praised for its elegant prose and insightful exploration of familial relationships and social expectations. The narrative intricately weaves the lives of three generations of women, capturing the complexities and nuances of their experiences. Readers appreciate the book's depth and the vivid portrayal of its characters, which evokes a rich sense of setting and emotion.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781907970023

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 22.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 344g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Sybille Bedford was born in 1911 in Charlottenburg, Germany, the daughter of a German father and an English mother. She grew up in Italy, France and England. The account of her travels in Mexico A Visit to Don Otavio was her first published book in 1953, and she followed it with three novels, A Legacy (1956), A Favourite of the Gods (1963) and A Compass Error (1968). Her semi-autobiographical novel, Jigsaw, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1989. Her memoir, Quicksands, was published in 2005. Sybille Bedford died in 2006.

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