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Garden by the Sea

by Maruxa Relaño, Martha Tennent, Mercè Rodoreda
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Garden by the Sea
Garden by the Sea

1920s Spanish high society, hauntingly nostalgic.

"Garden by the Sea" is an enchanting journey that might resonate with you if you're drawn to the allure of bygone eras and the intricate dynamics of the upper class. Rodoreda masterfully crafts a story that is both a vivid portrayal of the period and a timeless meditation on love, loss, and memory. Its lush prose and dreamlike atmosphere could easily transport you to the picturesque coast of Spain, offering a reflective reading experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Garden by the Sea

by Maruxa Relaño, Martha Tennent, Mercè Rodoreda
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ISBN: 9781948830089
Authors: Maruxa Relaño, Martha Tennent, Mercè Rodoreda
Publisher: Open Letter Books
Date of Publication: 2020-02-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 3158 readers)

Description

The novel that defined Mercè Rodoreda’s most prolific period is finally available in English for the first time. Set in 1920s Spain, Garden by the Sea takes place over six summers at a villa by the sea inhabited by a young couple and their beautiful, rich, joyous friends. They swim, drink, tease each other, and fully enjoy themselves. All the while, the guests are observed by the villa’s gardener, a widow who’s been tending the garden for several decades. As the true protagonist of the novel, we get to see the dissolution of these magical summers through his eyes, as a sense of darkness and ending creeps in, precipitated by the construction of a new, larger, more glamorous villa next door. Considered by many to be one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, Rodoreda has captivated readers for decades with her exacting descriptions of life—and nature—in post-war Spain, and this novel will further her reputation and fill in an important piece of oeuvre.
 

1920s Spanish high society, hauntingly nostalgic.

"Garden by the Sea" is an enchanting journey that might resonate with you if you're drawn to the allure of bygone eras and the intricate dynamics of the upper class. Rodoreda masterfully crafts a story that is both a vivid portrayal of the period and a timeless meditation on love, loss, and memory. Its lush prose and dreamlike atmosphere could easily transport you to the picturesque coast of Spain, offering a reflective reading experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.