About the book
Shocking, intimate, often
uncomfortably honest, these stories reaffirm Doris Lessing’s unequalled ability
to capture the truth of the human condition
In the title novel, two friends
fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions last for years,
until the women end them, vowing a respectable old age. In Victoria
and the Staveneys, a young woman gives birth to a child of mixed
race and struggles with feelings of estrangement as her daughter gets drawn
into a world of white privilege. The Reason for It traces
the birth, faltering, and decline of an ancient culture, with enlightening
modern resonances. A Love Child features a
World War II soldier who believes he has fathered a love child during a
fleeting wartime romance and cannot be convinced otherwise.
Editions of Grandmothers
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060530112
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061847660
Read an Excerpt
Shocking, intimate, often
uncomfortably honest, these stories reaffirm Doris Lessing’s unequalled ability
to capture the truth of the human condition
In the title novel, two friends
fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions last for years,
until the women end them, vowing a respectable old age. In Victoria
and the Staveneys, a young woman gives birth to a child of mixed
race and struggles with feelings of estrangement as her daughter gets drawn
into a world of white privilege. The Reason for It traces
the birth, faltering, and decline of an ancient culture, with enlightening
modern resonances. A Love Child features a
World War II soldier who believes he has fathered a love child during a
fleeting wartime romance and cannot be convinced otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandmothers about?
Shocking, intimate, often
uncomfortably honest, these stories reaffirm Doris Lessing’s unequalled ability
to capture the truth of the human condition
In the title novel, two friends
fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions last for years,
until the women end them, vowing a respectable old age. In Victoria
and the Staveneys, a young woman gives birth to a child of mixed
race and struggles with feelings of estrangement as her daughter gets drawn
into a world of white privilege. The Reason for It traces
the birth, faltering, and decline of an ancient culture, with enlightening
modern resonances. A Love Child features a
World War II soldier who believes he has fathered a love child during a
fleeting wartime romance and cannot be convinced otherwise.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grandmothers?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Grandmothers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060530112
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grandmothers?
Doris Lessing
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Grandmothers is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060530112) and ebook(ISBN 9780061847660)
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