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The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories
The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories
Author: Penelope Lively
In her first story collection in decades, Lively takes up themes of history, family, and relationships across varied and vividly rendered settings. — In the title story, a Mediterranean purple swamp hen chronicles the secrets and scandals of Quintus Pompeius’s villa, culminating with his narrow escape from the lava and ash of Vesuvius. &ldq...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780735222038
ISBN-10: 0735222037
Publication Date: 5/9/2017
Pages: 208
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Publisher: Viking
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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I always enjoy reading Penelope Lively books. These short stories give us a deep look into relationships, lifestyles, and asks the proverbial "What if?" questions. Yes, it's sometimes difficult to understand the British humor or references but that's part of the charm of reading her works.


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