Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner Hardcover Book

Description: Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner "In this early feminist classic, a London spinster breaks free from her controlling family and escapes to the countryside. She soon discovers that her new neighbors are a coven of bohemian witches and eventually encounters Satan himself, who is ready to make a pact"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Introducing Little Clothbound Classics- irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the worlds greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Lolly Willowes, so gentle and accommodating, has depths no one suspects. When she suddenly announces that she is leaving London and moving, alone, to the depths of the countryside, her overbearing relatives are horrified. But Lolly has a greater, far darker calling than family- witchcraft. Author Biography Sylvia Townsend Warner (1893-1978) grew up in rural Devonshire before moving to London and writing her debut novel, Lolly Willowes (1926). With her partner Valentine Ackland, she was active in the Communist Party and served in the Red Cross during the Spanish Civil War. Her novels include Mr Fortunes Maggot, The True Heart, Summer Will Show, After the Death of Don Juan, The Corner That Held Them and The Flint Anchor. Review The book Ill be pressing into peoples hands forever is Lolly Willowes . . . Starting as a straightforward, albeit beautifully written family saga, it tips suddenly into extraordinary, lucid wildness -- Helen Macdonald * The New York Times Book Review *A great shout of life and individuality ... an act of defiance that gladdens the soul -- Justine Jordan * Guardian *My comfort read -- Tracey Thorn Review Quote My comfort read Promotional "Headline" Introducing Little Clothbound Classics- irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the worlds greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Details ISBN0241573785 Author Sylvia Townsend Warner Pages 208 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Little Clothbound Classics Year 2022 ISBN-10 0241573785 ISBN-13 9780241573785 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-08-25 UK Release Date 2022-08-25 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-11-28 AU Release Date 2022-11-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139276397;

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