The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley
Set in the summer of 1900, the novel follows a young boy who visits a friend's family estate and becomes an unwitting messenger in an illicit affair between his friend's older sister and a local farmer. As the boy navigates the complexities of the adult world and the rigid class system of the time, he experiences a loss of innocence that has lasting effects on his life. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the corrupting power of class and wealth.
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- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 20th on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
- 99th on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 2421st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))