The Corner That Held Them
The Corner That Held Them by Sylvia Townsend Warner is a historical fiction novel published by National Geographic Books on May 31, 2022. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores the lives of nuns in a medieval Norfolk convent, who are instructed to renounce worldly ties, yet find themselves continually affected by external events such as fire, floods, and rivalries. Through this lens, the book delves into the complexities of their daily existence over a span of three centuries.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tapestry of life within the convent, highlighting the challenges and dynamics faced by the women. The story captures various elements of medieval life, including themes of jealousy, secrets, and the impact of nature on their community. As the narrative unfolds, it presents a unique perspective on a world shaped by women, blending historical detail with literary depth. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a significant work that reflects on the intersection of faith and the human experience.
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‘One of the great British novels of the twentieth century: a narrative of extraordinary reach, power and beauty’ Sarah Waters
The nuns who enter a medieval Norfolk convent are told to renounce the world, but the world still finds ways to trouble them, whether it is through fire, floods, pestilence, a collapsing spire, jealous rivalries, a priest with a secret or a plague of caterpillars. As we follow their daily lives over three centuries, this masterpiece of historical fiction re-creates a world run by women.
‘As an act of imagined history this novel has few rivals. Also, as it happens, a work of high, frequent comedy’ George Steiner, The Times Literary Supplement
‘Spellbinding . . . One starts rereading as soon as one has reached the last page’ Sunday Times
‘Magnificent’ Philip Hensher, Daily Telegraph
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