A Month In The Country
Author: J. L. Carr
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, London, 1999
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A poignant work of literary fiction, A Month In The Country chronicles the summer of Tom Birkin, a shell-shocked veteran and art restorer, as he uncovers a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. This evocative narrative presents a quiet meditation on healing, art, and the enduring power of beauty amidst the lingering shadows of war. Carr masterfully illustrates the restorative nature of simple pleasures and unexpected connections, crafting a story rich with understated emotion and profound insight. The novel captures a specific moment in post-WWI England, detailing the subtle shifts in a man's soul as he finds solace and purpose. It is a tender and beautifully written account of recovery and rediscovery.
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Author: J. L. Carr
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, London, 1999
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A poignant work of literary fiction, A Month In The Country chronicles the summer of Tom Birkin, a shell-shocked veteran and art restorer, as he uncovers a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. This evocative narrative presents a quiet meditation on healing, art, and the enduring power of beauty amidst the lingering shadows of war. Carr masterfully illustrates the restorative nature of simple pleasures and unexpected connections, crafting a story rich with understated emotion and profound insight. The novel captures a specific moment in post-WWI England, detailing the subtle shifts in a man's soul as he finds solace and purpose. It is a tender and beautifully written account of recovery and rediscovery.
