Lives of Girls and Women

Discover the intricacies of adolescence through the eyes of Del Jordan in Alice Munro's only novel, 'Lives of Girls and Women'. A powerful coming-of-age story set in a small Canadian town, this book encapsulates the profound moments of youth, blending nostalgia with the harsh realities of life. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Munro's captivating narrative explores the complexities of friendship, family dynamics, and the pursuit of identity as young women navigate their formative years. With themes of feminism and self-discovery woven throughout, readers will find themselves reflecting on their own journeys and the societal expectations they faced. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published by Random House UK, offers 336 pages of rich, emotive storytelling that resonates with anyone who has ever longed for more in life. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and women’s narratives, this book is a must-have for those who cherish deep, reflective literature. You'll receive this brand-new edition, with free shipping available for your convenience. Dive into the world of 'Lives of Girls and Women' and let Alice Munro's masterful prose take you on a memorable literary journey today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784700881
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 336


Description:
The only novel from bestselling author Alice Munro, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Catching frogs, grazing knees, singing songs to save England from Hitler - that was childhood for Del Jordan, and now she's impatient for more.

More than she can find in the encyclopedias sold by her mother, or in the half-understood innuendos dispensed by best friend Naomi, or in the whispers of boys during Friday night dances.

Just like the girls in the movies, she wants to get started on real life.

In her only novel, Alice Munro turns her eye to the frustrations, embarrassments, glee and bewilderment of adolescence, and to the brushes with sex, death, violence and birth that shape the lives of girls and women.

'I am the perfect audience for her brand of quiet, seething feminism'
Lena Dunham

'Superb'
Independent

'In Munro's work, nothing can be predicted. Emotions erupt. Preconceptions crumble. Surprises proliferate'
Margaret Atwood

'Exact and unflinching'
Guardian

'She is one of the handful of writers, some living, most dead, whom I have in mind when I say that fiction is my religion'
Jonathan Franzen

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