The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen
"The Death of the Heart" is a novel set in the interwar period, focusing on a sixteen-year-old orphan girl who moves in with her wealthy half-brother and his wife in London. As she navigates the complexities of her new social environment, she develops a crush on a friend of the family, leading to a series of misunderstandings and betrayals. The novel explores themes of innocence, love, betrayal, and the harsh realities of adulthood.
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 17th on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
- 26th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 32nd on The 50 best books of the past 100 years (The Times)
- 43rd on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 84th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 88th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 140th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 225th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)