Faces In The Water by Janet Frame (English) Paperback Book

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Narrated entirely from the viewpoint of a young insane woman, this novel provides a moving description of the horrific conditions in two New Zealand mental institutions. Published as part of a beautifully designed series to mark the 40th anniversary of the Virago Modern Classics.

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'Janet Frame's luminous words are the more precious because they were snatched from the jaws of the disaster of her early life . . . and yet to read her is no more difficult than breathing' Hilary Mantel When Janet Frame's doctor suggested that she write about her traumatic experiences in mental institutions in order to free herself from them, the result was Faces in the Water, a powerful and poignant novel. Istina Mavet descends through increasingly desolate wards, with the threat of leucotomy ever present. As she observes her fellow patients, long dismissed by hospital staff, with humour and compassion, she reveals her original and questing mind. This riveting novel became an international classic, translated into nine languages, and has also been used as a medical school text.Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include: Frost in May by Antonia White; The Collected Stories of Grace Paley; Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault; The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter; The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann; Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith; The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Heartburn by Nora Ephron; The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy; Memento Mori by Muriel Spark; A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor; and Faces in the Water by Janet Frame

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Reissued to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Virago Modern Classics series, this novel came about from the author's doctor suggesting that she write about her experiences in mental institutions to free herself from them, with the fictionalised account that followed achieving an authenticity that saw it taught in medical schools.

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'Janet Frame's luminous words are the more precious because they were snatched from the jaws of the disaster of her early life . . . and yet to read her is no more difficult than breathing' Hilary Mantel 'Janet Frame is the greatest New Zealand writer. She is utterly herself. Any one of her books could be published today and it would be ground-breaking' Eleanor Catton

Author Biography

Janet Frame (1924-2004) is New Zealand's most famous writer. She was a novelist, poet, essayist and short-story writer. Her autobiography inspired Jane Campion's acclaimed film, 'An Angel at My Table'. She was an honorary foreign member of the American Academy of Arts and Literature and won the Commonwealth Literature Prize. In 1983 she was awarded the CBE.

Review

One of the most impressive accounts of madness to be found in literature ... A masterpiece - Anita BrooknerWhat an extraordinary woman she is, overcoming such obstacles, and making fresh and good use of them in her work - Doris LessingLyrical, touching and deeply entertaining - John Mortimer, Observer

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What an extraordinary woman she is, overcoming such obstacles, and making fresh and good use of them in her work

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'One of the most impressive accounts of madness to be found in literature ... A masterpiece' Anita Brookner Published as part of a beautifully designed series to mark the 40th anniversary of the Virago Modern Classics.

Details ISBN0349011141 Author Hilary Mantel Pages 240 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Virago Modern Classics Year 2018 ISBN-10 0349011141 ISBN-13 9780349011141 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-05-03 Media Book Imprint Virago Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823 Birth 1924 Death 2004 Language English UK Release Date 2018-05-03 AU Release Date 2018-05-03 NZ Release Date 2018-05-03 Audience General We've got this

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