Learwife

Name: Learwife
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838852849
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By J.R. Thorp

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Learwife by J.R. Thorp explores the untold story of King Lear's queen, who is banished to a nunnery following her husband's collapse. Set in the historical past, the narrative delves into themes of power, identity, and resilience as the queen reflects on her life, decisions, and the fate of her family amidst political and personal turmoil.
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You might like this book if you enjoy stories that reimagine classic tales from a fresh, untold perspective. Set in a vividly depicted historical world, it offers a deep and introspective look at a character overlooked in traditional narratives, blending themes of loss, power, and resilience. It's perfect for those who appreciate rich language and a contemplative dive into the complexities of both human nature and historical context.

Inspired by Shakespeare's King Lear, this breathtaking debut novel tells the story of the most famous woman ever written out of literary history.

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AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2021

'Seductive . . . Gorgeous' - The Times

'Gives voice to one of fiction's most conspicuously absent women' - i paper

Word has come. King Lear is dead. His three daughters too, broken in battle. But someone has survived: Lear's queen.

Though her grief and rage threaten to crack the earth open, she knows she must seek answers. Why was she exiled? What has happened to Kent, her oldest friend? And what will become of her now? To find peace she must reckon with her past and make a terrible choice - one upon which her destiny rests.

'Tells the story of King Lear's wife in a blistering reimagination ... A must for fans of Margaret Atwood, Sarah Waters, Pat Barker and Natalie Haynes.' - Irish Independent

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Learwife is praised for its lyrical and evocative prose that powerfully gives voice to the wife of King Lear, a character absent from the original play. Reviews highlight its distinctive, poetic narrative and its compelling reimagining of history, resonating with fans of feminist retellings. The writing is described as beautifully rich, imaginative, and seductively gorgeous, providing a fresh and fascinating perspective on a classic tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838852849

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

J.R. Thorp is a writer, lyricist and librettist. She won the London Short Story Award in 2011 and was shortlisted for the BBC Opening Lines Prize, and has had work published in the Cambridge Literary Review, Manchester Review, Antithesis, Wave Composition and elsewhere. She wrote the libretto for the highly acclaimed modern opera Dear Marie Stopes and has had works commissioned by the Arts Council, the Wellcome Trust and St Paul's Cathedral. Born in Australia, she now lives in Cork, Ireland.

Learwife is her first novel.

@ThoroughlyThorp | jrthorp.com