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Angel: A Virago Modern Classic

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Description for Angel: A Virago Modern Classic Paperback. A classic tale of fantasy and self-delusion from one of the most acclaimed British novelists of the twentieth century Series: VMC. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 176.

INTRODUCED BY HILARY MANTEL

Elizabeth Taylor is finally being recognised as an important British author: an author of great subtlety, great compassion and great depth - Sarah Waters


Writing stories that are extravagant and fanciful, fifteen-year old Angel retreats to a world of romance, escaping the drabness of provincial life. She knows she is different, that she is destined to become a feted authoress, owner of great riches and of Paradise House . . .

After reading The Lady Irania, publishers Brace and Gilchrist are certain the novel will be a success, in spite of - ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Virago Modern Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844083077
SKU
V9781844083077
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About Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor (1912-1975) is increasingly recognised as one of the best British writers of the twentieth century. She wrote her first book, At Mrs Lippincote's, during the war while her husband was in the Royal Air Force, and this was followed by eleven further novels and a children's book, Mossy Trotter. Her acclaimed short stories appeared in publications including Vogue, ... Read more

Reviews for Angel: A Virago Modern Classic
Jane Austen, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbara Pym, Elizabeth Bowen - soul-sisters all
Anne Tyler
One of the most underrated novelists of the twentieth century
Antonia Fraser
I envy those readers who are coming to her work for the first time. Theirs will be an unexpected pleasure
Paul Bailey
Her stories remain with one, indelibly, as ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Angel: A Virago Modern Classic


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