Life in the Garden

Explore the enchanting world of gardening with Penelope Lively's captivating memoir and literary exploration. This beautifully crafted paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2018, spans 208 pages, taking you on a journey through Lively's personal experiences in gardens, from her childhood in Cairo to the serene landscapes of Somerset and her urban sanctuary in North London. Delve into her reflections on the significance of gardens in literature, featuring insights into iconic works such as Paradise Lost and Alice in Wonderland. Discover how renowned authors like Virginia Woolf and Philip Larkin intertwined their lives with their gardens, enriching their creativity. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, literature lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration from nature, this book artfully weaves together memoir, gardening tips, and literary history. Experience the beauty of garden life and the stories that bloom within it. With fast, FREE shipping available, this delightful addition to your collection is just a click away. Note that combined shipping for other products is not available for this item. Anticipate your literary gardening adventure within 10 days of order.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241982181
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 208


Description:
Penelope Lively has always been a keen gardener. This book is partly a memoir of her own life in gardens- the large garden at home in Cairo where she spent most of her childhood, her grandmother's garden in a sloping Somerset field, then two successive Oxfordshire gardens of her own, and the smaller urban garden in the North London home she lives in today. It is also a wise, engaging and far-ranging exploration of gardens in literature, from Paradise Lost to Alice in Wonderland, and of writers and their gardens, from Virginia Woolf to Philip Larkin.

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