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After the Death of Don Juan

By Sylvia Townsend Warner
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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In After the Death of Don Juan by Sylvia Townsend Warner, the narrative explores the societal and personal upheaval following the famed seducer's mysterious disappearance. The novel delves into the lives of those left in Don Juan's wake, as they grapple with freedom and chaos in an 18th-century Spanish village. The story weaves themes of power, rebellion, and transformation, questioning the impact of one man's legendary exploits.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a unique reinterpretation of the legendary tale of Don Juan, filled with rich storytelling and complex characters. Set in Spain with political and social upheaval in the background, this story explores themes of power, desire, and identity through the eyes of those left behind. If you are drawn to literary fiction with a historical twist, your curiosity will likely be piqued by this engaging narrative.

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After the Death of Don Juan

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A brilliant hybrid of myth, history and fantasy from Sylvia Townsend Warner, one of the twentieth century's great novelists.

Don Juan, that notorious libertine, has disappeared. Has he been dragged down to hell by demons, as rumoured - or has he escaped? Dona Ana, the woman he tried to seduce, will stop at nothing to discover the truth.

Set in a rural eighteenth-century Spain rife with suspicion and cruelty, and featuring a glorious cast of peasants, aristocrats and vengeful ghosts, this moving, surprising tragicomedy is also Sylvia Townsend Warner's response to the dark days of the Spanish Civil War.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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After the Death of Don Juan showcases Sylvia Townsend Warner's extraordinary storytelling ability, which John Updike has praised as a talent nearing genius. Hermione Lee highlights her as an idiosyncratic and versatile writer, suggesting that the novel stands out for its distinctive style and bold narrative approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241476079

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 240

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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.

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