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The Peppered Moth

By Margaret Drabble
Series: Canons
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The Peppered Moth by Margaret Drabble weaves the story of three generations of women, exploring themes of heredity and identity. Set in South Yorkshire, it follows Bessie Bawtry's aspirations beyond provincial life, her daughter, and eventually her granddaughter, as they navigate the complexities of family expectations and personal desires. Through these women's lives, the narrative delves into the intricate dynamics of change and continuity within a family lineage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the interplay between past and present, and how family legacies shape us. This engaging narrative intertwines personal and historical elements, exploring generational struggles and the search for identity, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate character-driven stories and rich, immersive fiction.

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The Peppered Moth

Loosely based on Drabble's own experiences, a compelling, beautifully written novel following three generations of women in one family.

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One hot summer afternoon in South Yorkshire, Faro sits at a lecture on genetic inheritance. She has travelled from London to the Northern mining town where generations of her family have lived and worked, to explore her own past.

Decades before, in the early twentieth century, Bessie Bawtry also ponders her place in the world. A child of unusual determination and precocious intelligence, she longs for the day she will eventually escape the working-class life her ancestor would never have dreamt of leaving.

The Peppered Moth explores the way we are shaped by our environment and ancestry, told with elegant prose, wry humour and captivating storytelling, through the story of one family across generations through the twentieth century.

'Margaret Drabble is writing, not about an individual, but about a generation, or two, or more - of women . . . This is a sad tale, tenderly told, embedded in a robust family chronicle' - Doris Lessing

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Margaret Drabble's The Peppered Moth has been praised for its captivating storytelling and imaginative exploration, with reviewers highlighting its insightful examination of the tension between instinct and morality. The novel is lauded for its probing into human will and is considered a thought-provoking addition to Drabble's body of work. Themes of generational saga have been applauded for their exuberance and intelligence, showcasing Drabble's deftness in capturing the atmospheric nuances of her characters' lives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838857165

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: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 416

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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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