August is a Wicked Month

August is a Wicked Month

by EdnaO'Brien (Author), EdnaO'Brien (Author)

Synopsis

Banned in several countries upon first publication, August is a Wicked Month is a simmering tale of a woman rediscovering herself on the French Riviera. Separated from her husband and with her young son away, Ellen leaves behind the loneliness of London for a new life of excitement and sexual freedom. But she soon discovers that independence isn't quite so straightforward.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 07 Jul 2016

ISBN 10: 057133055X
ISBN 13: 9780571330553
Book Overview: A reissue of Edna O'Brien's ground-breaking novel, August is a Wicked Month

Author Bio
Since her debut novel The Country Girls Edna O'Brien has written over twenty works of fiction along with a biography of James Joyce and Lord Byron. She is the recipient of many awards including the Irish Pen Lifetime Achievement Award, the American National Art's Gold Medal and the Ulysses Medal. Born and raised in the west of Ireland she has lived in London for many years.