The Constant Nymph
(Author) Margaret KennedyAvant-garde composer Albert Sanger lives in a ramshackle chalet in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by his 'Circus' of assorted children, admirers and a slatternly mistress. The family and their home life may be chaotic, but visitors fall into an enchantment, and the claims of respectable life or upbringing fall away. When Sanger dies, his Circus must break up and each find a more conventional way of life. But fourteen-year-old Teresa is already deeply in love: for her, the outside world holds nothing but tragedy.
Margaret Kennedy
Margaret Kennedy (1896-1967) was a British novelist and playwright known for her insightful characterizations and sharp wit. She wrote over a dozen novels, with her most famous work being "The Constant Nymph" (1924), which was adapted into a successful play and film. Kennedy's writing style was characterized by its keen observations of human nature, intricate plotting, and subtle humor. She was a prominent figure in the interwar literary scene and made significant contributions to the portrayal of complex relationships and social dynamics in her works. Kennedy's impact on literature can be seen in her ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships with nuance and depth.
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