a time to dance no time to weep
Book Specifications:
- Title: A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep
- Publisher: Quill / William Morrow
- Author: Rumer Godden
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0688089046
- Pages: 243
- Binding: Paperback
- Condition: Used - Good
About the Book:
A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep by Rumer Godden is a beautifully written memoir that recounts the early years of Rumer Godden, one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed novelists. With warmth, honesty, and vivid detail, Godden reflects on her childhood experiences in India and England, capturing the people, places, and events that profoundly influenced her imagination and future literary career.
The memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into life during the final decades of the British Raj, describing the cultural richness, landscapes, and social environment that shaped her formative years. Alongside these memories, Godden shares personal struggles, family relationships, moments of joy and loss, and the challenges she faced while discovering her identity and creative voice. Her evocative storytelling brings to life a world of contrasts, blending nostalgia with keen observation and emotional depth.
More than a personal recollection, the book serves as a portrait of a bygone era and a reflection on the experiences that transformed a young girl into a celebrated writer. Published by Quill / William Morrow, this paperback edition is an engaging read for lovers of memoir, literary biography, travel writing, and historical narratives.
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a time to dance no time to weep
a time to dance no time to weep
Book Specifications:
- Title: A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep
- Publisher: Quill / William Morrow
- Author: Rumer Godden
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0688089046
- Pages: 243
- Binding: Paperback
- Condition: Used - Good
About the Book:
A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep by Rumer Godden is a beautifully written memoir that recounts the early years of Rumer Godden, one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed novelists. With warmth, honesty, and vivid detail, Godden reflects on her childhood experiences in India and England, capturing the people, places, and events that profoundly influenced her imagination and future literary career.
The memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into life during the final decades of the British Raj, describing the cultural richness, landscapes, and social environment that shaped her formative years. Alongside these memories, Godden shares personal struggles, family relationships, moments of joy and loss, and the challenges she faced while discovering her identity and creative voice. Her evocative storytelling brings to life a world of contrasts, blending nostalgia with keen observation and emotional depth.
More than a personal recollection, the book serves as a portrait of a bygone era and a reflection on the experiences that transformed a young girl into a celebrated writer. Published by Quill / William Morrow, this paperback edition is an engaging read for lovers of memoir, literary biography, travel writing, and historical narratives.
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Book Specifications:
- Title: A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep
- Publisher: Quill / William Morrow
- Author: Rumer Godden
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0688089046
- Pages: 243
- Binding: Paperback
- Condition: Used - Good
About the Book:
A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep by Rumer Godden is a beautifully written memoir that recounts the early years of Rumer Godden, one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed novelists. With warmth, honesty, and vivid detail, Godden reflects on her childhood experiences in India and England, capturing the people, places, and events that profoundly influenced her imagination and future literary career.
The memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into life during the final decades of the British Raj, describing the cultural richness, landscapes, and social environment that shaped her formative years. Alongside these memories, Godden shares personal struggles, family relationships, moments of joy and loss, and the challenges she faced while discovering her identity and creative voice. Her evocative storytelling brings to life a world of contrasts, blending nostalgia with keen observation and emotional depth.
More than a personal recollection, the book serves as a portrait of a bygone era and a reflection on the experiences that transformed a young girl into a celebrated writer. Published by Quill / William Morrow, this paperback edition is an engaging read for lovers of memoir, literary biography, travel writing, and historical narratives.
