Summer Will Show by Sylvia Townsend Warner
Set in the 19th century, the novel follows the life of a highborn Englishwoman who, after being betrayed by her husband, decides to live independently. However, she is drawn back into a relationship when her husband's mistress, a French actress, sends for her after he falls ill. The protagonist travels to Paris, where she becomes involved in the 1848 revolution and begins a romantic relationship with the actress. The novel explores themes of gender, sexuality, and social class against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period.
The 2356th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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