Another Self by James Lees-Milne
The Diaries of James Lees-Milne 1942-1943
"Another Self" weaves together a tapestry of personal memories and reflections, charting the author's journey from a privileged yet isolated childhood in a grand but crumbling estate, through his education and early adulthood in the tumultuous interwar years. The narrative delves into his complex relationships with his family and peers, set against a backdrop of changing social mores and the decline of the British aristocracy. The book blends humor and poignancy to explore themes of identity, belonging, and transformation, ultimately questioning what it means to find oneself.
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- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- English
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