All Passion Spent
(Autor) Vita Sackville-WestA charming extraordinary early 20th century novel about family relationships. When the great statesman Lord Slane dies, everyone assumes his dutiful wife will slowly fade away, the paying guest of each of her six children. But Lady Slane surprises everyone by escaping to a rented house in Hampstead where she revels in her new freedom, revives youthful ambitions and gathers some very unsuitable companions. Irreverent, entertaining and insightful, this is a tale of the unexpected joys of growing older. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOANNA LUMLEY
Vita Sackville-West
Vita Sackville-West was an influential English writer known for her novel "All Passion Spent" and poetry. Her elegant, expressive prose and vivid descriptions captivated readers. Sackville-West's exploration of gender roles and sexuality in her works challenged societal norms and left a lasting impact on modern literature.
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