The House Of Splendid Isolation by Edna O'Brien
The book tells the story of an old woman living in isolation in a grand but dilapidated house in rural Ireland. Her quiet life is disrupted when a fugitive on the run from the law invades her home. As she's forced to coexist with him, she begins to reflect on her own past and the history of the Irish people, leading to a complex exploration of themes such as loneliness, regret, and the struggle for national identity.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 94th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)