Excellent Women by Barbara Pym
Set in post-World War II England, the novel centers around a spinster named Mildred Lathbury, who lives a quiet life, devoted to her church and helping others. Her life is disrupted when a young couple moves into her building and she becomes embroiled in their marital troubles. The novel explores themes of societal expectations for women, the role of religion in everyday life, and the complexities of human relationships.
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- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- Donne Eccellenti
- Mujeres Excelentes
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 80th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 522nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention 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))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 75 Books Every Woman Should Read (Jezebel)