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Jerusalem the Golden

By Margaret Drabble
Series: Canons
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Jerusalem the Golden by Margaret Drabble explores the life of Clara Maugham, a young woman from the industrial north of England who is drawn to the allure and sophistication of London. As Clara navigates through the complexities of relationships and the search for personal identity, she faces the contrasting worlds of her modest upbringing and the vibrant intellectual society she encounters. The novel delves into themes of ambition, love, and the transformative power of new experiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might like this book if you're drawn to stories that explore the complexities of personal desire and ambition against the backdrop of social and emotional changes. It may appeal to you if you appreciate richly detailed character studies and are interested in themes of self-discovery and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world.

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Brought up in a suffocating, emotionless home in the north of England, Clara finds freedom when she wins a scholarship and moves to London. There, she meets Clelia and the rest of the brilliant and charming Denham family; they dazzle Clara with their gift for life, and Clara longs to be part of their bohemian world. But while she will do anything to join their circle, she gives no thought to the chaos that she may cause.

Jerusalem the Golden is an unapologetically frank novel about the female experience.

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Jerusalem the Golden by Margaret Drabble is celebrated for its beautiful, humorous, and serious prose. It explores themes of fate, free will, and the female experience, described as frank and unapologetic. Drabble's work is noted for its insightful portrayal of young women's lives and has been praised for its narrative depth.

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ISBN: 9781838857141

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Dame Margaret Drabble was born in Sheffield in 1939 and was educated at Newnham College, Cambridge. She is the author of twenty highly acclaimed novels. She has also written biographies, screenplays and was the editor of the Oxford Companion to English Literature. She was appointed CBE in 1980, and made DBE in the 2008 Honours list. She was also awarded the 2011 Golden PEN Award for a Lifetime's Distinguished Service to Literature. She is married to the biographer Michael Holroyd.

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