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Giant's Bread
by Agatha Christie
4.0 · 1 reviews · 9 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- File size
- 0.3 MB
- Published
- 10/10/2013
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- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
In the shadow of a grand estate called Abbots Puissants, young Vernon Deyre grows up in a world of vivid imagination and aristocratic legacy. From the nursery rituals overseen by his stern Nurse to the secret companions of his childhood, Vernon’s early life is a tapestry of wonder and subtle family tension. However, the path from this idyllic sanctuary leads toward a future defined by the harsh machinery of war and the consuming fire of musical genius. As he transforms into the enigmatic composer Boris Groen, the sacrifices made for art reveal the true price of the 'Giant's Bread.'
What you'll take away
- Explore the psychological roots of creativity through the eyes of a developing musical prodigy.
- Witness the stark contrast between the serenity of an English childhood and the chaotic demands of modern art.
- Uncover the sacrifices required to achieve greatness and the impact of one's environment on legacy.
- Experience a masterful character study of an individualist surviving through eras of stone, iron, and machinery.
- Understand the 'monstrous' nature of genius as it feeds on the lifeblood of those who possess it.
#musical genius
#coming of age
#english estate
#20th century literature
#psychological drama
About the author
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie, writing under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, stepped away from her celebrated detective fiction to explore deeper themes of human psychology and the burdens of talent. Giant's Bread was the first of six semi-autobiographical novels she penned under this name to escape the expectations of her mystery fans.
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