A Crooked Mile

Language: EnglishPublished: October 1, 2011

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Subjects:

Man-woman relationships Fiction Marriage Women Social and moral questions

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Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature

Authors:

Onions, Oliver
1873 - 1961

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About this book

In the bustling heart of early 20th-century London, "A Crooked Mile" by Oliver Onions captures a moment of disorientation and introspection. As Lady Tasker, a seventy-year-old woman, navigates the labyrinthine passages of the Underground, she encounters the complexities of urban life and her own memories. This novel intricately weaves themes of alienation and the passage of time, reflecting the societal shifts of the era. Readers will find themselves immersed in Onions' rich narrative style, which reveals the nuances of human connection amidst the chaos. Ideal for students of literature and historians alike, "A Crooked Mile" offers a profound exploration of identity and place in a rapidly changing world.