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Jean Rhys
ISBN 9780141183930
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
Good Morning, Midnight
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and modernist classics
Jean Rhys's Good Morning, Midnight follows Sasha Jansen, a young woman navigating 1930s Paris after a personal tragedy. Adrift and wary, she seeks independence while contending with past trauma and the transient nature of her surroundings. The novel explores her efforts to forge a solitary path amidst the city's complexities.Why You Should Read? Deep character study of a woman grappling with independence and vulnerability. Authentic depiction of 1930s Parisian life and its isolating urban landscape. Explores universal themes of memory, loss, and the search for identity. Jean Rhys's distinctive, stark prose offers an unflinching psychological portrait.
Highlights
- Deep character study of a woman grappling with independence and vulnerability.
- Authentic depiction of 1930s Parisian life and its isolating urban landscape.
- Explores universal themes of memory, loss, and the search for identity.
- Jean Rhys's distinctive, stark prose offers an unflinching psychological portrait.
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the novel?
The novel is set in 1930s Paris, following the protagonist Sasha Jansen as she navigates the city's complexities.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Sasha Jansen, a young woman dealing with past trauma and seeking independence.
What are the central themes?
The novel explores themes of memory, loss, identity, and the search for independence amidst urban isolation.
What is distinctive about the writing style?
Jean Rhys's prose is described as stark and unflinching, offering a deep psychological portrait of the protagonist.