Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
10.10.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
140
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,8 cm
Gewicht
199 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7655-402-7
A restless unease hangs over the streets of a northern English town, where the grey outlines of factories and terraces shape the lives of those who inhabit them. In this quietly powerful work of twentieth century fiction, the daily struggles and inner yearnings of ordinary men and women are rendered with rare psychological acuity. Through the lens of social realism fiction, the novel traces the contours of working class existence in the interwar period, capturing both the dignity and the quiet desperation that mark a society in flux. As the narrative unfolds, the rigid boundaries of British society are laid bare, revealing the tensions between tradition and change, hope and resignation. The story's characters are drawn with a modernist sensitivity, their private dilemmas echoing the broader uncertainties of early 20th century literature. The prose is restrained yet deeply evocative, immersing the reader in the emotional and physical landscape of a community shaped by economic hardship and social expectation. Within this context, the novel stands as a nuanced critique of English society, exploring questions of belonging, aspiration, and the cost of conformity. For readers of british literary fiction, this work offers an intimate portrait of a world rarely glimpsed in the novels of its era. Its exploration of class, identity, and the shifting sands of personal ambition resonates with the concerns of those interested in psychological fiction and the complexities of the human condition. The novel's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke both the particularities of its time and the universal struggles that continue to shape lives today. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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