Moon Tiger
Book • 1988
Penelope Lively's 'Moon Tiger' is a Booker Prize-winning novel that masterfully blends personal history with world events.
The story follows Claudia Hampton, a dying woman recounting her life through fragmented memories and reflections.
Lively's unique narrative structure mirrors the kaleidoscopic nature of history itself, presenting events from multiple perspectives.
The novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the subjective nature of truth, challenging conventional notions of historical accuracy.
'Moon Tiger' is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of life, love, and the passage of time.
The story follows Claudia Hampton, a dying woman recounting her life through fragmented memories and reflections.
Lively's unique narrative structure mirrors the kaleidoscopic nature of history itself, presenting events from multiple perspectives.
The novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the subjective nature of truth, challenging conventional notions of historical accuracy.
'Moon Tiger' is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of life, love, and the passage of time.
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