The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard
The novel follows the lives of two orphaned Australian sisters, Caroline and Grace Bell, who move to England in the post-World War II era. The story revolves around their relationships, particularly Caroline's complex and often tragic love life. The narrative is filled with themes of love, fate, time, and the intricate complexities of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of significant historical events.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-352
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - De Overgang Van Venus
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 53rd on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 78th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The Australian Collection: Australia's Greatest Books (Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))