Less Than Angels by Barbara Pym
Less Than Angels follows the lives of a group of anthropologists living in London and their romantic entanglements. The story primarily centers around Tom Mallow, a mature student, who is in a relationship with Catherine Oliphant, a writer on anthropology. However, things become complicated when Tom becomes interested in a young student, Deirdre Swan. The novel explores themes of academia, love, and the complexities of human relationships.
The 2227th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 25th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)