The Sweetest Dream A Novel
The Sweetest Dream A Novel by Doris Lessing, published by HarperCollins on December 24, 2002, spans 496 pages and is presented in English. This novel explores the life of Frances Lennox, who hosts a diverse group of individuals around her dinner table, including her two sons and their various friends. Set in the early 1960s, the narrative captures the complexities of her domestic life, intertwined with the surreal political climate of the time, as Frances navigates financial challenges and familial obligations.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of a community grappling with dreams and realities, as Frances balances her responsibilities with the chaos brought on by her ex-husband and the shifting world around her. The story delves into themes of family dynamics and societal change, reflecting the tumultuous spirit of the decade. Through Frances’s experiences, the novel presents a rich tapestry of interactions and aspirations, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of personal and political upheaval.
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Frances Lennox ladles out dinner every night to the motley, exuberant, youthful crew assembled around her hospitable tableher two sons and their friends, girlfriends, ex-friends, and ftesh-off-the-street friends. It’s the early 1960s and certainly “everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.” Except financial circumstances demand that Frances and her sons Eve with her proper ex-mother-in-law. And her ex-husband, Comrade Johnny, has just dumped his second wife’s problem child at Frances’s feet. And the world’s political landscape has suddenly become surreal beyond imagination….
Set against the backdrop of the decade that changed the world forever, The Sweetest Dream is a riveting look at a group of people who dared to dream-and faced the inevitable cleanup afterward — from one of the greatest writers of our time.
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