Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively
"Moon Tiger" is a profound exploration of memory and history, narrated by a dying historian, Claudia Hampton, who decides to write a history of the world, but it turns out to be her own history as well. The narrative moves back and forth in time, reflecting Claudia's fragmented memories, and delves into her past relationships, particularly a passionate love affair in Egypt during World War II. The novel explores themes of love, war, the fluidity of time, and the subjective nature of history.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-224
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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