Perfect Happiness
Perfect Happiness by Penelope Lively is a literary fiction novel published by Penguin Books Limited in 1985. This edition spans 204 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Frances, who, after the sudden death of her internationally renowned husband, finds herself grappling with profound grief. As she navigates her loss, she becomes increasingly aware of the hidden struggles of those around her, leading her toward a painful yet transformative journey of hope.
Readers will encounter a poignant exploration of themes surrounding death and grief, as Lively delves into the complexities of mourning and the unexpected connections that can arise in times of sorrow. The story captures Frances’s evolution from isolation to a renewed sense of life, reflecting on the challenges and revelations that accompany personal loss. This edition offers a thoughtful examination of human emotions and relationships, making it a significant addition to the literary landscape.
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Perfect Happiness is the fifth novel by Booker Prize winning author Penelope Lively
Frances happily married for many years and suddenly plunged into mourning. Her international celebrity husband Steve has died leaving her unprepared and vulnerable. At first she is completely submerged in her own loss until shocked into feeling by the unexpected revelations and private sufferings of others she is drawn agonizingly into new life – not into perfect happiness but into the sunlight of new hope. Penelope Lively’s moving and beautifully observed novel illuminates two terrifying taboos of the twentieth-century – death and grief.
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