The third book in the Nobel Prize for Literature winner's 'Children
of Violence' series tracing the life of Martha Quest from her
childhood in colonial Africa to old age in post-nuclear Britain.
'"The personal life of a comrade would be arranged so that it
interferes as little as possible with work," he said. Martha had
not imagined that the "personal talk" with Anton would arise like
an item on an agenda; she now felt frivolous because she had been
looking forward to something different ...' The 'Children of
Violence' series established Doris Lessing as a major radical
writer. In this third volume, Martha, now free of her stultifying
marriage to Douglas, is able to pursue the independent life she has
wanted for so long. Her deepening involvement with South African
revolutionary politics draws her into a world of fierce commitments
and passionate idealism. A time of great change, Martha's young
womanhood brings not only immense happiness when she embarks on an
affair with a fellow party member, but also great sorrow - for the
pain of abandoning Caroline, her baby daughter, left at home with
Douglas, never diminishes ...
General
Imprint: |
Flamingo
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 1993 |
Authors: |
Doris Lessing
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
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Pages: |
336 |
Edition: |
Reissue |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-586-09000-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
0-586-09000-2 |
Barcode: |
9780586090008 |
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