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The Towers of Trebizond

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Hailed as "an utter delight, the most brilliant witty and charming book I have read since I can't remember when" by The New York Times when it was originally published in 1956, Rose Macaulay's ''The Towers of Trebizond'' tells the gleefully absurd story of Aunt Dot, Father Chantry-Pigg, Aunt Dot's deranged camel, and our narrator, Laurie, who are traveling from Istanbul to legendary Trebizond on a ... Read more

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Hailed as "an utter delight, the most brilliant witty and charming book I have read since I can't remember when" by The New York Times when it was originally published in 1956, Rose Macaulay's ''The Towers of Trebizond'' tells the gleefully absurd story of Aunt Dot, Father Chantry-Pigg, Aunt Dot's deranged camel, and our narrator, Laurie, who are traveling from Istanbul to legendary Trebizond on a
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What Not: A Prophetic Comedy

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The novel is set in a dystopian future where the government controls reproduction and enforces strict regulations on marriage to maintain social order and prevent the birth of "undesirable" children. Through satire and humor, Macaulay explores themes of eugenics, government control, and individual freedom."What Not" is considered a pioneering work of science fiction, as it anticipates developments ... Read more

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The novel is set in a dystopian future where the government controls reproduction and enforces strict regulations on marriage to maintain social order and prevent the birth of "undesirable" children. Through satire and humor, Macaulay explores themes of eugenics, government control, and individual freedom."What Not" is considered a pioneering work of science fiction, as it anticipates developments
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Dangerous Ages

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In "Dangerous Ages," Rose Macaulay explores the lives and experiences of women at different stages of adulthood, particularly focusing on the challenges and changes they face as they navigate relationships, careers, and societal expectations. The title suggests that the novel delves into the complexities and uncertainties associated with various stages of life.Set against the backdrop of post ... Read more

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In "Dangerous Ages," Rose Macaulay explores the lives and experiences of women at different stages of adulthood, particularly focusing on the challenges and changes they face as they navigate relationships, careers, and societal expectations. The title suggests that the novel delves into the complexities and uncertainties associated with various stages of life.Set against the backdrop of post
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Rose Macaulay – The Early Years Collection

7 Books including The Furnace, The Lee Shore, Non-Combatants and Others, What Not, Potterism - A Tragi-Farcical Tract, Dangerous Ages & Mystery At Geneva

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Dame Emilie Rose Macaulay (1881 – 1958) was an English writer This collection contains 7 of the novels she wrote in her early years of writing: The Furnace The Lee Shore Non-Combatants and Others What Not: A Prophetic Comedy Potterism - A Tragi-Farcical Tract Dangerous Ages Mystery At Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings ... Read more

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Dame Emilie Rose Macaulay (1881 – 1958) was an English writer This collection contains 7 of the novels she wrote in her early years of writing: The Furnace The Lee Shore Non-Combatants and Others What Not: A Prophetic Comedy Potterism - A Tragi-Farcical Tract Dangerous Ages Mystery At Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings
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The making of a bigot

Enriched edition. Exploring the Roots of Bias and Bigotry

by Rose Macaulay, Collin Booth ...

In "The Making of a Bigot," Rose Macaulay presents a nuanced exploration of societal prejudices and the psychological underpinnings of intolerance. Written with Macaulay's characteristic wit and incisive prose, the book deftly navigates the interplay between personal narratives and broader cultural contexts, allowing readers to grasp the mechanisms that foster bigotry. Through a blend of satire ... Read more

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In "The Making of a Bigot," Rose Macaulay presents a nuanced exploration of societal prejudices and the psychological underpinnings of intolerance. Written with Macaulay's characteristic wit and incisive prose, the book deftly navigates the interplay between personal narratives and broader cultural contexts, allowing readers to grasp the mechanisms that foster bigotry. Through a blend of satire
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The Towers of Trebizond

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Rose Macaulay's final and most successful novel, The Towers of Trebizond is a partly autobiographical novel which follows the adventures of a group of people travelling from Istanbul to Trebizond. ... Read more

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Rose Macaulay's final and most successful novel, The Towers of Trebizond is a partly autobiographical novel which follows the adventures of a group of people travelling from Istanbul to Trebizond.
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What Not

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Series series MIT Press / Radium Age
An early novel by Rose Macaulay about a government program of compulsory selective breeding in a dystopian future England.In a near-future England, a new government entity—the Ministry of Brains—attempts to stave off idiocracy through a program of compulsory selective breeding. Kitty Grammont, who shares the author's own ambivalent attitude to life, gets involved in the Ministry's propaganda ... Read more

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An early novel by Rose Macaulay about a government program of compulsory selective breeding in a dystopian future England.In a near-future England, a new government entity—the Ministry of Brains—attempts to stave off idiocracy through a program of compulsory selective breeding. Kitty Grammont, who shares the author's own ambivalent attitude to life, gets involved in the Ministry's propaganda
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Non-combatants and Others

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Non-combatants and Others is a novel that explores the profound impact of the Great War on people, delving into how their lives are altered by the social and emotional upheaval caused by the conflict. The narrative examines themes of loss, identity, and societal change, focusing on the roles people have to assume in the absence of those who went off to fight. As many individuals take on new ... Read more

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Non-combatants and Others is a novel that explores the profound impact of the Great War on people, delving into how their lives are altered by the social and emotional upheaval caused by the conflict. The narrative examines themes of loss, identity, and societal change, focusing on the roles people have to assume in the absence of those who went off to fight. As many individuals take on new
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Non-combatants and Others

by Rose Macaulay ...

"Non-combatants and Others" is a collection of interconnected stories that provide a multifaceted view of life during wartime. The novel depicts the experiences of various characters, both on the home front and in the war zones, highlighting their struggles, anxieties, and moments of resilience.The stories encompass a wide range of perspectives, including those of soldiers, civilians, nurses, ... Read more

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"Non-combatants and Others" is a collection of interconnected stories that provide a multifaceted view of life during wartime. The novel depicts the experiences of various characters, both on the home front and in the war zones, highlighting their struggles, anxieties, and moments of resilience.The stories encompass a wide range of perspectives, including those of soldiers, civilians, nurses,
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Potterism: A Tragi-Farcical Tract

by Rose Macaulay ...

The term "Potterism" in the title refers to the pervasive influence of tabloid journalism and the dissemination of sensationalized news, often filled with inaccuracies and biased perspectives. The novel critiques the power of the press and its manipulation of public opinion, focusing on the role of media moguls in shaping societal beliefs and values.Through biting satire and wit, Macaulay examines ... Read more

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The term "Potterism" in the title refers to the pervasive influence of tabloid journalism and the dissemination of sensationalized news, often filled with inaccuracies and biased perspectives. The novel critiques the power of the press and its manipulation of public opinion, focusing on the role of media moguls in shaping societal beliefs and values.Through biting satire and wit, Macaulay examines
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Dangerous Ages

by Rose Macaulay ...

Neville Bendish is left aimless after fulfilling her role as a loving wife and mother of two children. After celebrating her forty-third birthday, she decides to enroll at a university to realize her dream of earning a medical degree, both as a way to leave behind the confines of her home and to use her knowledge and talents before they start to deteriorate with each passing year. Neville's story ... Read more

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Neville Bendish is left aimless after fulfilling her role as a loving wife and mother of two children. After celebrating her forty-third birthday, she decides to enroll at a university to realize her dream of earning a medical degree, both as a way to leave behind the confines of her home and to use her knowledge and talents before they start to deteriorate with each passing year. Neville's story
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The Furnace

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"The Furnace" is a novel that delves into themes of personal transformation and inner conflict. The story revolves around the lives of its central characters, who are influenced by their desires, ambitions, and the pressures of their social environment.The novel likely explores the metaphorical "furnace" of life, where characters undergo intense experiences that test their morals, beliefs, and ... Read more

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"The Furnace" is a novel that delves into themes of personal transformation and inner conflict. The story revolves around the lives of its central characters, who are influenced by their desires, ambitions, and the pressures of their social environment.The novel likely explores the metaphorical "furnace" of life, where characters undergo intense experiences that test their morals, beliefs, and
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