Quartet in Autumn by Barbara Pym
The novel explores the lives of four aging office workers in London, who are nearing retirement and dealing with the loneliness and isolation that often comes with old age. The story delves into their personal lives, their pasts, their relationships with each other and how they face the prospect of their futures. It is a poignant commentary on aging, loneliness, friendship, and the human condition.
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- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192-224
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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