Voyage in the Dark

Dive into the pages of 'Voyage in the Dark,' a compelling novel by Jean Rhys that transcends time with its poignant exploration of loneliness and disillusionment. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian London, this tale follows eighteen-year-old Anna Morgan, who is thrust into a world far removed from the warmth of her West Indian home following her father's death. In her quest for belonging, Anna becomes a chorus girl, navigating the intricate and often harsh realities of a man's world. Rhys masterfully captures the bittersweet essence of innocence lost and the trials of an unhappy love affair, all enveloped in her signature haunting prose. Published in 1934, 'Voyage in the Dark' resonates with contemporary themes of exile, societal hypocrisy, and the quest for identity. A must-read for fans of classic literature, this timeless narrative engages readers with its emotional depth and razor-sharp commentary on the human condition. Perfect for lovers of literary fiction and those seeking profound stories, this B-format paperback edition includes 176 pages of captivating storytelling from one of the 20th century's most important authors. Experience the power of Rhys’s words and uncover a world filled with longing and despair. Order now to enjoy FREE shipping, and journey into the evocative world of 'Voyage in the Dark.'

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141183954
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 176


Description:
'It was as if a curtain had fallen, hiding everything I had ever known,' says Anna Morgan, eighteen years old and catapulted to England from the West Indies after the death of her beloved father. Working as a chorus girl, Anna drifts into the demi-monde of Edwardian London. But there, dismayed by the unfamiliar cold and greyness, she is absolutely alone and unconsciously floating from innocence to harsh experience. Her childish dreams have been replaced by the harsher reality of living in a man's world, where all charity has its price Voyage in the Dark was first published in 1934, but it could have been written today. It is the story of an unhappy love affair, a portrait of a hypocritical society, and an exploration of exile and breakdown; all written in Jean Rhys's hauntingly simple and beautiful style.

If you enjoyed Voyage in the Dark, you might like James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, also available in Penguin Classics.

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