I Capture the Castle
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith is a classic coming-of-age story published by Penguin Books on August 4, 2016. This edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds through the journal entries of Cassandra Mortmain, who humorously recounts her life in a dilapidated castle alongside her father, who struggles with writer’s block, her glamorous yet ineffective stepmother, and her vain but cherished sister, Rose.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of family life and the complexities of young love as Cassandra’s world shifts with the arrival of two American visitors. The book delves into themes of romance and self-discovery, capturing the nuances of adolescence and the challenges of growing up in an unconventional setting. With its blend of humor and heartfelt moments, this edition of I Capture the Castle invites readers to experience Cassandra’s journey through her unique perspective.
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“I write this sitting in the kitchen sink” is the memorable first line of this enchanting coming-of-age story, told in the form of Cassandra Mortmain’s journal. Cassandra wittily describes life growing up in a crumbling castle, with her father who suffers from crippling writer’s block, her glamorous but ineffectual step-mother and her vain but beloved sister Rose. When two visiting Americans arrive, all of their lives are turned upside down, and Cassandra experiences her first love.
This is a classic coming-of-age story, beloved of generations of teenage and adult readers, by Dodie Smith, who also wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians.
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