Living Alone (1919) is a novel by Stella Benson. Considered a
pioneering work of fantasy fiction, Living Alone is a story of
magic set in London during the First World War. Benson's
meditative, diaristic prose guides the reader alongside her
protagonist, a young woman introduced to a world of witchcraft and
wizardry at "the House of Living Alone." "Nothing else happened in
that room. At least nothing more important than the ordinary
manifestations attendant upon magic. The lamp had tremulously gone
out. Coloured flames danced about the Stranger's head. One felt the
thrill of a purring cat against one's ankles, one saw its green
eyes glare. But these things hardly counted." Guided by her
political commitments, Sarah Brown dedicates herself to charity
work during the First World War. When a witch invites her to stay
in a mysterious home, Sarah embarks on the adventure of a lifetime
with her loyal dog David. Described by its author in playfully
mysterious terms-"This is not a real book."-Living Alone is a
unique and haunting masterpiece that looks upon a tumultuous
historical period with fresh perspective, presenting a story of
growth and identity in an intoxicating world of magic and mystery.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Stella Benson's Living Alone is a
classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Stella Benson
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-9117-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-5132-9117-3 |
Barcode: |
9781513291178 |
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