An episode of sparrows: a novel
Rumer Godden • New York Review Books • ISBN-13 978‑1590171240
An episode of sparrows: a novel
Rumer Godden • New York Review Books
ISBN-10: 1590171241 · ISBN-13: 978‑1590171240 · 2004
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Set in the post-war landscape of London, Rumer Godden’s novel follows the lives of two impoverished children who attempt to cultivate a secret garden amidst the rubble of a bombed-out city block. This poignant narrative explores themes of resilience, social class, and the innocence of youth against the stark backdrop of urban decay. Through precise prose, Godden captures the fragile beauty of a small, hard-won sanctuary in a world indifferent to the struggles of the marginalized.
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