The Great Lover A Novel
The Great Lover, a novel by Jill Dawson, published by HarperCollins on June 1, 2010, spans 336 pages and is presented in English. Set in 1909, the story follows sixteen-year-old Nell Golightly, a housemaid at a tea garden near Cambridge University, who becomes enchanted by the charismatic poet Rupert Brooke. As Nell navigates her feelings for Brooke, who is known for his striking looks and self-absorbed nature, the narrative explores the complexities of love and desire.
Readers will find an imaginative portrayal of Rupert Brooke, enriched by his own words and Nell’s reflections. The novel delves into themes of attraction and the enigmatic nature of affection, offering insights into the dynamics between social classes and personal aspirations. Through Nell’s spirited perspective, the book captures the allure of charisma and the often perplexing emotions that accompany it.
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In 1909, sixteen-year-old Nell Golightly is a housemaid at a popular tea garden near Cambridge University, and Rupert Brooke, a new tenant, is already causing a stir with his boyish good looks and habit of swimming naked in nearby Byron’s Pool. Despite her good sense, Nell seems to be falling under the radical young poet’s spell, even though Brooke apparently adores no one but himself. Could he ever love a housemaid? Is he, in fact, capable of love at all?
Jill Dawson’s The Great Lover imaginatively and playfully gives new voice to Rupert Brooke through the poet’s own words and through the remembrances of the spirited Nell. An extraordinary novel, it powerfully conveys the allure of charisma as it captures the mysterious and often perverse workings of the human heart.
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