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The Bay Of Noon

By Shirley Hazzard
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The Bay of Noon by Shirley Hazzard follows the story of a young British woman named Jenny who moves to post-war Naples. There, she becomes entangled in the lives and loves of three intriguing individuals: a charismatic Italian writer, a vibrant expatriate, and a war-torn British army officer. As Jenny becomes more deeply involved with each of them, she reflects on her own life, identity, and the complexities of human connections.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories set against rich, evocative landscapes and are intrigued by themes of love and memory. It explores complex relationships and personal discovery, capturing the essence of Naples with vivid descriptions and emotional depth.

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From our much loved writer Shirley Hazzard, comes a ravishing novel set in Naples - full of observation, feeling, love and life.

From our much loved writer Shirley Hazzard, comes a ravishing novel set in Naples - full of observation, feeling, love and life.

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The scene is Naples, against whose ancient and fantastic background the modern action takes place.

Among the protagonists is Jenny, young and pretty, who has come to Naples in flight from a sombre drama, unaware that a larger drama awaits her there.

She has an introduction to a Neapolitan woman, and one day she idly follows it up. This is her leap through the looking glass.

The Bay Of Noon unfolds amidst this atmospheric setting and rich tapestry of character dynamics.

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The Bay of Noon by Shirley Hazzard is praised for its vivid and clear depiction of scenes, capturing moments with great clarity and then moving on, much like a revolving light. The narrative style and descriptive elegance have been highlighted positively by reviewers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781860494543

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Shirley Hazzard was born in Sydney in 1931. She has lived in Hong Kong, New Zealand and New York where she worked for the United Nations. She is a past recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, an American Academy Award and the O. Henry Short Story Award.

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