Possession
A Romance
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:26th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A captivating exploration of love and literature, Possession follows two scholars on their quest to uncover the secrets of Victorian poets.
In Possession, a beautifully crafted hardback edition of the Booker Prize-winning novel, readers are taken on an intricate journey through the lives of two Victorian poets. The story follows a pair of young scholars as they delve into a rich tapestry of letters, journals, and poems, uncovering a complex web of passion, deceit, and tragedy. Their quest for knowledge and understanding becomes a race against time, as they navigate the challenges of both their academic pursuits and personal lives.
As the scholars dig deeper into the poets' past, they find themselves drawn into a narrative that intertwines their own lives with those of the poets they are studying. The novel artfully blends elements of romance and literary detective work, creating a compelling tale that is as much about the journey of discovery as it is about the love story that unfolds. Possession captivates readers with its wit and emotional depth, making it a modern classic that resonates with anyone who has ever been touched by literature.
Critics have praised Possession for its eloquent exploration of the joys of reading and the intricate connections between the past and present. With its sumptuous artistry and engaging narrative, this novel offers a feast for the senses, inviting readers to lose themselves in its pages and experience the thrill of literary exploration.
[AS Byatt’s] exhilarating genius came into its own with Possession -- Guardian * Harriet Harvey Wood, *
A literary blockbuster -- Lisa Allardice * Guardian *
Possession perfectly demonstrated that she was more than capable of humour and of spinning the sort of yarn that would keep her readers feverishly turning the pages * The Times *
An entire and enchanted universe -- Elif Shafak
A novel in which Byatt’s heady talent triumphantly comes into its own -- Peter Kemp * The Times *
- Winner of Booker Prize 1990
ISBN: 9781784879990
Dimensions: 205mm x 137mm x 51mm
Weight: 623g
624 pages