Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner
or The Loving Huntsman
A middle-aged spinster, after spending her life caring for others, decides to break free from societal expectations by moving to a small village in the countryside. There, she discovers her true identity as a witch and finds contentment in her newfound independence and connection with nature. The novel is a feminist critique of the limited roles available to women in early 20th-century England and a celebration of female autonomy and non-conformity.
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- Published
- 1926
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - The Loving Huntsman
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 13th on Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- 204th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)