The Go-between

Experience L.P. Hartley's timeless masterpiece, The Go-Between, a profound exploration of innocence lost and the complexities of adult relationships. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2004, features 336 pages of captivating prose, enriched with insightful notes and an introduction by Douglas Brooks-Davies, making it an essential read in the Penguin Modern Classics collection. Immerse yourself in the narrative of young Leo during one fateful summer at Brandham Hall, where he becomes the unwitting messenger in a dangerous liaison between Ted, the farmer, and Marian, the beautiful lady of the hall. The Go-Between artfully captures the tensions of Edwardian society, offering readers a glimpse into the fragile boundaries of childhood and adulthood. With its haunting themes of betrayal and revelation, this book will resonate with anyone who appreciates literary fiction that challenges the norms of its time. Hartley, a notable British author, penned this classic exploring deep emotional truths, further solidifying his place in literature. If you're fascinated by stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships, The Go-Between is your next compelling read. Additionally, enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new copy — please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Perfect for classic literature enthusiasts and those seeking to explore the evolution of storytelling. Add The Go-Between to your collection today and revisit this magical and disturbing tale.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141187785
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336


Description:
L.P. Hartley's moving exploration of a young boy's loss of innocence The Go-Between is edited with an introduction and notes by Douglas Brooks-Davies in Penguin Modern Classics.
'The past is a foreign country- they do things differently there'
When one long, hot summer, young Leo is staying with a school-friend at Brandham Hall, he begins to act as a messenger between Ted, the farmer, and Marian, the beautiful young woman up at the hall. He becomes drawn deeper and deeper into their dangerous game of deceit and desire, until his role brings him to a shocking and premature revelation. The haunting story of a young boy's awakening into the secrets of the adult world, The Go-Between is also an unforgettable evocation of the boundaries of Edwardian society.
Leslie Poles Hartley (1895-1972) was born in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, and educated at Harrow and Balliol College, Oxford. For more than thirty years from 1923 he was an indefatigable fiction reviewer for periodicals including the Spectator and Saturday Review. His first book, Night Fears (1924) was a collection of short stories; but it was not until the publication of Eustace and Hilda (1947), which won the James Tait Black prize, that Hartley gained widespread recognition as an author. His other novels include The Go-Between (1953), which was adapted into an internationally-successful film starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates, and The Hireling (1957), the film version of which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
If you enjoyed The Go-Between, you might like Barry Hines's A Kestrel for a Knave, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
'Magical and disturbing'
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