Oleander, Jacaranda A Childhood Perceived
Oleander, Jacaranda: A Childhood Perceived by Penelope Lively is a New Ed edition published by Penguin in 1995. This autobiography explores the author’s experiences growing up in Egypt, offering insights into childhood perception through her memories. The narrative presents a view of Egypt leading up to World War II, seen through the eyes of a small girl, capturing the complexities of her formative years.
Readers will find a thoughtful investigation into how children perceive their surroundings and experiences. The book delves into themes of isolation and loneliness, providing a poignant reflection on childhood. With a page count of 180, this edition invites readers to engage with Lively’s unique perspective on her upbringing and the broader social context of her youth.
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This autobiography is about growing up in Egypt. It is also an investigation into childhood perception in which the author uses herself and her memories as an insight into how children see and know. It is a look at Eygpt up to, and including, World War II from a small girl’s point of view, which is also, ultimately, a moving and rather sad picture of an isolated and lonely little girl.
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