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The House in Paris Paperback – 1 August 2012

by Elizabeth Bowen (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars 270
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A timeless masterpiece of nuance and atmosphere that represents the very best of Bowen's work.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY A.S. BYATT

When eleven-year-old Henrietta arrives at the Fishers' residence in Paris, little does she know what fascinating secrets the house itself contains. Henrietta finds that her visit coincides with that of Leopold, an intense child who has come to Paris to be introduced to the mother he has never known. In the course of a single day, the mystery surrounding Leopold, his parents, Henrietta's agitated hostess and the dying matriarch in bed upstairs, come to light slowly and tantalisingly.
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    272 pages
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    VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET
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    1 August 2012
  5. Dimensions
    12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0099276488
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0099276487
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A compelling story, inspired with a deep insight into human nature ― Times Literary Supplement

Her most atmospheric book . . . very eerie and richly descriptive ― Daily Telegraph

It seems like [Bowen] is writing pretty conventional novels, they have chapters, they seem to be about recognizable people in recognizable situations, but the syntax of her sentences is completely baroque, they double back on themselves, they twist into cubist sculptures... She's someone who's had a huge influence on my work -- Lauren Elkin ― Paris Review

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Elizabeth Bowen was born in Dublin in 1899, the only child of an Irish lawyer and land-owner. She travelled a great deal, dividing most of her time between London and Bowen's Court, the family house in County Cork which she inherited. Her first book, a collection of shorts stories, Encounters, was published in 1923. The Hotel (1926) was her first novel. She was awarded the CBE in 1948, and received honorary degrees from Trinity College, Dublin in 1949, and from Oxford University in 1956. The Royal Society of Literature made her a Companion of Literature in 1965. Elizabeth Bowen died in 1973.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET; 1st edition (1 August 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099276488
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099276487
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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tony
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and immersive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2023
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Excellent read and I bought on the basis of seeing Tessa Hadley's The Past by was based on it. She made the point taht she 'borrowed' the idea of the structure of her book. However their is nothing comparative in the story of each so both can be read -which I recommend. The House in Paris shifts from present, to past and back to present. By doing so we understand what the present is about (from the experiences of the characters in the past). We then see how the present then concludes and how the relationships and story play out. It is extremely well written and keeps your interest. You know there must be more to discover about the characters and the 'past' enlightens us. we then wonder how it will play out. Use of language is excellent throughout and though written some time back and based around 1914 it feels it could be based at anytime. Great work
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rewarding but difficult reading
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After struggling with part one and half of part two, the subsequent pages became fascinating. Difficulties can be helped by the reading of a brynmar senior thesis under Bowen on the web
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The novel arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I certainly appreciate the very competitive price point! Delighted that this wonderful author- Elizabeth Bowen- is so easily accessed at Amazon. Thank you!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as advertised
Reviewed in the United States on 15 October 2023
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4.0 out of 5 stars A vintage classic in every sense
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 May 2017
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A really enjoyable read and, when finished, once again Elizabeth Bowen had me wondering what could have happened following that.
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