No Laughing Matter
No Laughing Matter by Angus Wilson, published by Penguin Books in 1969, spans over 60 years in the life of an English family. This edition, comprising 478 pages, presents a nuanced exploration of the complex dynamics among six unique siblings as they navigate the interplay of love and hate, admiration and contempt throughout their lives.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of familial influences, reflecting both positive and negative aspects that resonate with anyone familiar with that generation. The narrative delves into the impact of societal changes on personal relationships, capturing the essence of family life as shaped by the times. Through this lens, Wilson offers insights into the struggles and triumphs that define the human experience within a familial context.
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Over 60 years in the life of an English family are covered as the author depicts the complex reactions of a family in which love and hate, interest and boredom, admiration and contempt struggle for mastery. This is the story of a set of six quite unique siblings from childhood right up to their dotage. Using this vehicle, Wilson comments on the influence of the times on society while also very successfully portraying familial influences, both good and bad, which anyone growing up in that generation will be familiar with.
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