That Lady
Published on 6. July 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-84408-194-3 (ISBN)
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AN AWARD-WINNING AND REMARKABLE IRISH NOVELIST
'A fuller appreciation of modern literature and a greater understanding of twentieth century Ireland' IRISH TIMES
'Writes with almost poetic intensity of the ecstasy and anguish of love' VAL HENNESSY
'Stunning, unforgettable stories of sexuality and families, of self-discovery' MICHELE ROBERTS
Spain in the years before the Armada, and high passion meets high politics. Ana, Princess of Eboli is a remarkable woman. Married at thirteen and losing an eye in a duel a year later, Ana is also heiress of Spain's leading family, widow of Philip II's wisest counsellor and rumoured to be the King's mistress. Unexpectedly - and unwisely - she falls in love with Don Antonio Perez, dandy, adulterer, skilled politician. With her unusual looks, her aristocratic arrogance and the simplicities of her faith, Ana cannot understand why her private life should become entangled with the affairs of state and, finally, incur the terrible vindictiveness of the King himself . . .
Kate O'Brien's understanding and love of Spain enhance the beauty of this passionate and intelligent novel.
'A fuller appreciation of modern literature and a greater understanding of twentieth century Ireland' IRISH TIMES
'Writes with almost poetic intensity of the ecstasy and anguish of love' VAL HENNESSY
'Stunning, unforgettable stories of sexuality and families, of self-discovery' MICHELE ROBERTS
Spain in the years before the Armada, and high passion meets high politics. Ana, Princess of Eboli is a remarkable woman. Married at thirteen and losing an eye in a duel a year later, Ana is also heiress of Spain's leading family, widow of Philip II's wisest counsellor and rumoured to be the King's mistress. Unexpectedly - and unwisely - she falls in love with Don Antonio Perez, dandy, adulterer, skilled politician. With her unusual looks, her aristocratic arrogance and the simplicities of her faith, Ana cannot understand why her private life should become entangled with the affairs of state and, finally, incur the terrible vindictiveness of the King himself . . .
Kate O'Brien's understanding and love of Spain enhance the beauty of this passionate and intelligent novel.
Reviews / Votes
Writes with almost poetic intensity of the ecstasy and anguish of love -- Val Hennessy Read Kate O'Brien not only for a fuller appreciation of modern literature and a greater understanding of twentieth century Ireland, but also for her insights into powerful institutions and pernicious ideologies that seek to repress freedom -- Irish Times Kate O'Brien writes stunning, unforgettable stories of sexuality and families, of self-discovery -- Michele Roberts Kate O'Brien writes stunning, unforgettable stories of sexuality and families, of self-discovery * Michele Roberts * She writes with almost poetic intensity of the ecstasy and anguish of love * Val Hennessy *More details
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 132 mm
Width: 199 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
276 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84408-194-3 (9781844081943)
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Kate O'Brien (1897-1974) lived in London and also in Spain, where she developed a passionate and enduring love of Spanish literature and culture. One of the twentieth century's greatest novelists, her fiction broke new ground in Irish writing by focusing on the prosperous Catholic bourgeoisie and by giving central importance to women's struggle for selfhood in a rigidly sex-stereotyped society.