Cousin Rosamund
Cousin Rosamund by Rebecca West, published by Penguin on May 5, 1987, is a literary fiction novel that explores the lives of two young women, Rose and Mary Aubrey, as they navigate the aftermath of the Great War. Deprived of their cousin Rosamund’s guidance after her marriage to a morally questionable man, the sisters retreat to an inn on the Thames, seeking solace among old friends. This setting becomes a backdrop for their journey of self-discovery and emotional growth.
In this edition, readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of love and sexual awakening, as Rose confronts her own desires and learns to embrace them. The story captures the complexities of adolescence and the impact of societal changes on personal identity. With its focus on character development and observation, Cousin Rosamund presents a nuanced portrait of the struggles faced by women in a shifting world, making it a significant addition to the literary canon. This edition spans 304 pages and is available in English.
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Two young women come of age in a novel “unbelievably rich in character, incident, and observation.” — The Boston Globe
Their childhood and adolescence were overshadowed by the Great War. Now, in its lonely aftermath, Rose and Mary Aubrey find themselves deprived of the guiding strength of their cousin Rosamund when she marries a man of dubious morals and intolerable vulgarity. Retreating to an inn on the Thames, they find a haven of security with old friends.
Into this fragile Eden a new, disruptive force is introduced; Rose discovers the power of love, and, confronting her own sexuality, learns to delight in it. With extraordinary fierceness and candor, Rebecca West has written a portrait of sexual awakening, one that allows her characters an uncanny glimpse of our own age.
“Comes as close as we are ever likely to get to a self-portrait of the extraordinary woman who created her.” — Sunday Observer (London)
“The author’s searching, stinging, imaginative intelligence encompasses art and love and justice and simple humanness.” — Kirkus Reviews
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