The Virgin in the Garden
The Virgin in the Garden by A.S. Byatt is a reprint edition published by Vintage on January 15, 1992, featuring 432 pages in English. This novel intricately weaves themes of enlightenment and sexuality, alongside elements of Elizabethan drama and contemporary comedy, set against the backdrop of Yorkshire as the Potter family prepares to celebrate the arrival of Elizabeth II on the throne.
Readers will encounter the lives of the Potter family, particularly the three youngest members navigating their personal dilemmas. Stephanie contemplates escaping her overbearing father through marriage to the local curate, while Marcus grapples with unsettling visions following the arrival of a new teacher. Frederica, on the cusp of adulthood, explores a love affair with a young playwright, seeking the freedom she yearns for. The narrative delves into family life and relationships, offering a rich exploration of the characters’ intersecting lives.
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From the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession comes a wonderfully erudite novel in which enlightenment and sexuality, Elizabethan drama and contemporary comedy, intersect richly and unpredictably.
“Large, complex, ambitious, humming with energy and ideas … a remarkable achievement.” —Iris Murdoch
In Yorkshire, the Potter family are preparing to celebrate Elizabeth II’s arrival on the throne. Its three youngest members, however, are preoccupied with other matters. Stephanie has grown tired of their overbearing father and resolves to marry the local curate. Anxious teenager Marcus gains a new teacher and suffers increasingly disturbing visions. Then there is Frederica. On the brink of adulthood, a love affair with a young playwright may offer the freedom she desperately desires.
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