Dark Muse
05-29-2008, 05:40 PM
The Death of the Heart is full of rich and wonderful symbolism, and has some beautiful imagery, and use of language. It was written as a critique and satire of London society in the 30's between WW 1 and WW 2, a time when people were still trying to hold onto the old values of the Victorian age, even as that world has crashed down around them. One of the things I find charming about this book and really loved, was the fact that in light of this tone, it was actually written as a sort of parody of the old gothic novels. It has some very strong gothic elements to it, but in a way to be sardonic about it.
The story is about a young girl Portia who has come to live with her step brother and his wife, though neither one of them know quite what to do with her, she was taken in out of obligation after the death of her parents. It is the story of her growing up, trying to fit in, young first love, and learning life lessons that can sometimes be bitter.
I found it thoroughly enjoyable
I found it throughly enjoyable
The story is about a young girl Portia who has come to live with her step brother and his wife, though neither one of them know quite what to do with her, she was taken in out of obligation after the death of her parents. It is the story of her growing up, trying to fit in, young first love, and learning life lessons that can sometimes be bitter.
I found it thoroughly enjoyable
I found it throughly enjoyable