by Elizabeth Taylor · Rivages · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782869305458
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Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont is a poignant novel by Elizabeth Taylor that explores loneliness and the search for connection in the life of a widow in an English seaside hotel. The story follows Mrs. Palfrey as she navigates the complexities of old age and interpersonal relationships, finding unexpected companionship in a young writer. With elegant prose and endearing characters, Taylor offers an insightful reflection on the human condition and the importance of emotional bonds.
Elizabeth Taylor was an English novelist and short-story writer. Kingsley Amis described her as "one of the best English novelists born in this century". Antonia Fraser called her "one of the most underrated writers of the 20th century", while Hilary Mantel said she was "deft, accomplished and somewhat underrated". Her 1971 novel Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont was shortlisted for The Booker Prize.
