August is a Wicked Month

Name: August is a Wicked Month
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571330553
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By Edna O'Brien

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August is a Wicked Month by Edna O'Brien follows the journey of Ellen, a recently divorced woman seeking liberation and self-discovery during a holiday in the south of France. As she navigates the complexities of newfound freedom, Ellen encounters various individuals who influence her exploration of passion and identity. The narrative delves into themes of desire, personal transformation, and the quest for autonomy in a rapidly changing world.
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You might like this book if you appreciate deeply moving narratives that explore themes of self-discovery and personal transformation. It follows a woman's introspective journey during a summer break, capturing the tumultuous emotions and unexpected turns of romantic and existential revelations. Those who enjoy introspective and emotionally charged fiction may find it especially compelling.

August is a Wicked Month

A reissue of Edna O'Brien's ground-breaking novel.

Lose yourself in the legendary Edna O'Brien's simmering romantic tale of a woman rediscovering herself on the French Riviera ...

Description

Banned in several countries upon first publication, August is a Wicked Month is a simmering tale of a woman rediscovering herself on the French Riviera.

Separated from her husband and with her young son away, Ellen leaves behind the loneliness of London for a new life of excitement and sexual freedom. But she soon discovers that independence isn't quite so straightforward.

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August is a Wicked Month by Edna O'Brien explores themes of desire, freedom, and consequences, following the protagonist Ellen's journey during a transformative holiday in the south of France. Critics praise O'Brien's lyrical prose and deep characterisation, though some note the book's poignant exploration of personal and emotional turmoil. Readers often appreciate the novel's raw portrayal of human experiences and the complexities of personal liberation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571330553

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 208

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Edna O'Brien Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Since her debut novel The Country Girls Edna O'Brien has written over twenty works of fiction along with a biography of James Joyce and Lord Byron. She is the recipient of many awards including the Irish Pen Lifetime Achievement Award, the American National Art's Gold Medal and the Ulysses Medal. Born and raised in the west of Ireland she has lived in London for many years.