Goodnight Ophelia
Goodnight Ophelia by Penelope Farmer, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on February 3, 2015, is a literary work that explores the life of Jane Ophelia, known as Jo, a retired publisher reflecting on her past while lying on her deathbed. The narrative unfolds through her interactions with her favorite nurse, her children, her fourth husband, and her only female friend, revealing the complexities of her life from childhood to old age, as well as the profound effects of two World Wars on her existence.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of Jo’s journey as she confronts her memories and the impact of her upbringing, including a significant revelation about her parentage. The book delves into themes of personal and global conflict, capturing the melancholic yet optimistic essence of her experiences. With 264 pages, this edition offers a rich evocation of a 20th-century life, inviting readers to reflect on the intersections of personal history and broader societal events.
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Jane Ophelia – Jo – retired publisher, lies on her deathbed. In between the attentions of her favourite nurse and visits from her not always grateful children, her fourth husband and her only female friend, she relives the story of her past from childhood to old age; from life with her adopted father to facing death in a terminal ward. As her story unfolds, the immeasurable and alienating impact of two World Wars on one woman’s life is unveiled, and with it a shocking revelation about her parentage… Melancholic, haunting and optimistic, Goodnight Ophelia is Penelope Famer’s rich evocation of the vicissitudes of a 20th Century life and of one woman’s journey to make peace with the global and personal conflicts of her past.
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