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The World My Wilderness

By: Rose Macaulay
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Rose Macaulay was a fascinating and influential British writer, known for her wit and intellect. She wrote numerous novels, essays and biographies, and she was highly regarded for her versatility as a writer. Her works often explored themes of social change, women’s rights and the complexities of human relationships. She had a unique ability to capture the essence of her characters and the world they inhabited, making her a much-admired figure in the literary world.

The World My Wilderness was published in 1955 and follows the story of Barbary Deniston, a 17-year-old girl growing up in London during World War II. Barbary’s parents are divorced, and she divides her time between her mother’s bohemian lifestyle and her father’s more conventional life. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the impact of war on individuals and society. It is considered one of Macaulay’s most personal and autobiographical works.

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©1950 Rose Macaulay (P)2024 Naxos AudioBooks UK Ltd. 20th Century Classics Historical Fiction

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In a rather short novel - novella? Macaulay manages to create complex and interesting characters that really feel alive. The story captures something of the numbness after the terrible war and how people dealt with or did not deal with it. I loved the beautiful descriptions of the way the wild flowers took over the destroyed parts of London where the main character spends her days.

Beautifully written!

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