About the book
Set in early twentieth-century England, Lolly Willowes is a satirical comedy of manners and an early feminist classic. With deft storytelling and compelling prose, Sylvia Townsend Warner invites you into a world where convention meets enchantment, where the line between reality and the supernatural is blurred. Lolly Willowes, a woman of quiet rebellion and hidden desires, dares to free herself from a suffocating web of familial and societal expectations. As Lolly sheds her dutiful daughter and obedient sister skin, she finds solace and freedom in the quaint village of Great Mop, with its chalk hills and beech woods. When her newfound contentment is threatened by the arrival of her nephew, she boldly embraces a dark path to secure an audacious and irrevocable freedom.
Editions of Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781959891635
- EBook
- ISBN 9781959891642
- Kindle
- ISBN B0C6J4KT5L
Read an Excerpt
Set in early twentieth-century England, Lolly Willowes is a satirical comedy of manners and an early feminist classic. With deft storytelling and compelling prose, Sylvia Townsend Warner invites you into a world where convention meets enchantment, where the line between reality and the supernatural is blurred. Lolly Willowes, a woman of quiet rebellion and hidden desires, dares to free herself from a suffocating web of familial and societal expectations. As Lolly sheds her dutiful daughter and obedient sister skin, she finds solace and freedom in the quaint village of Great Mop, with its chalk hills and beech woods. When her newfound contentment is threatened by the arrival of her nephew, she boldly embraces a dark path to secure an audacious and irrevocable freedom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) about?
Set in early twentieth-century England, Lolly Willowes is a satirical comedy of manners and an early feminist classic. With deft storytelling and compelling prose, Sylvia Townsend Warner invites you into a world where convention meets enchantment, where the line between reality and the supernatural is blurred. Lolly Willowes, a woman of quiet rebellion and hidden desires, dares to free herself from a suffocating web of familial and societal expectations. As Lolly sheds her dutiful daughter and obedient sister skin, she finds solace and freedom in the quaint village of Great Mop, with its chalk hills and beech woods. When her newfound contentment is threatened by the arrival of her nephew, she boldly embraces a dark path to secure an audacious and irrevocable freedom.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781959891635
How long is Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) and how many pages does it have?
Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) has 218 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Sylvia Townsend Warner
Who is the Publisher of the book Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Warbler Classics
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) is available as paperback(ISBN 9781959891635) and ebook(ISBN 9781959891642) and kindle(ISBN B0C6J4KT5L)
Where can I buy Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) from below
Where can I buy Lolly Willowes (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?