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The Land Of Spices
Kate O´brien
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Description for The Land Of Spices
Paperback. *Exquisite, luminous prose from one of the twentieth century's greatest novelists Series: VMC. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 216.
Mere Marie-Helene once turned her back on life, sealing up her heart in order to devote herself to God. Now the formidable Mother Superior of an Irish convent, she has, for some time, been experiencing grave doubts about her vocation. But when she meets Anna Murphy, the youngest-ever boarder, the little girl's solemn, poetic nature captivates her and she feels 'a storm break in her hollow heart'. Between them an unspoken allegiance is formed that will sustain each through the years as the Reverend Mother seeks to combat her growing spiritual aridity and as Anna develops the strength to resist ... Read more
Mere Marie-Helene once turned her back on life, sealing up her heart in order to devote herself to God. Now the formidable Mother Superior of an Irish convent, she has, for some time, been experiencing grave doubts about her vocation. But when she meets Anna Murphy, the youngest-ever boarder, the little girl's solemn, poetic nature captivates her and she feels 'a storm break in her hollow heart'. Between them an unspoken allegiance is formed that will sustain each through the years as the Reverend Mother seeks to combat her growing spiritual aridity and as Anna develops the strength to resist ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
VMC
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844083169
SKU
V9781844083169
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99-50
About Kate O´brien
Kate O'Brien (1897-1974) lived in London and also in Spain, where she developed a passionate and enduring love of Spanish literature and culture. One of the twentieth century's greatest novelists, her fiction broke new ground in Irish writing by focusing on the prosperous Catholic bourgeoisie and by giving central importance to women's struggle for selfhood in a rigidly sex-stereotyped society. ... Read more
Reviews for The Land Of Spices
This subtle and beautifully constructed novel deals with the conflict between human and divine love
Sunday Times
If novels can be music, this is a novel with perfect pitch
Clare Boylan A fuller appreciation of modern literature and a greater understanding of twentieth century Ireland
Irish Times
O'Brien exquisitely evokes the harem atmosphere of convent ... Read more
Sunday Times
If novels can be music, this is a novel with perfect pitch
Clare Boylan A fuller appreciation of modern literature and a greater understanding of twentieth century Ireland
Irish Times
O'Brien exquisitely evokes the harem atmosphere of convent ... Read more