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The House in Paris Paperback – 1 August 2012

by Elizabeth Bowen (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars 292 ratings
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A timeless masterpiece of nuance and atmosphere that represents the very best of Bowen's work.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY A.S. BYATT

When eleven-year-old Henrietta arrives at the Fishers' residence in Paris, little does she know what fascinating secrets the house itself contains. Henrietta finds that her visit coincides with that of Leopold, an intense child who has come to Paris to be introduced to the mother he has never known. In the course of a single day, the mystery surrounding Leopold, his parents, Henrietta's agitated hostess and the dying matriarch in bed upstairs, come to light slowly and tantalisingly.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET
  4. Publication date
    1 August 2012
  5. Dimensions
    13 x 1.6 x 19.9 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0099276488
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0099276487
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A compelling story, inspired with a deep insight into human nature ― Times Literary Supplement

Her most atmospheric book . . . very eerie and richly descriptive ― Daily Telegraph

It seems like [Bowen] is writing pretty conventional novels, they have chapters, they seem to be about recognizable people in recognizable situations, but the syntax of her sentences is completely baroque, they double back on themselves, they twist into cubist sculptures... She's someone who's had a huge influence on my work -- Lauren Elkin ― Paris Review

About the Author

Elizabeth Bowen was born in Dublin in 1899, the only child of an Irish lawyer and land-owner. She travelled a great deal, dividing most of her time between London and Bowen's Court, the family house in County Cork which she inherited. Her first book, a collection of shorts stories, Encounters, was published in 1923. The Hotel (1926) was her first novel. She was awarded the CBE in 1948, and received honorary degrees from Trinity College, Dublin in 1949, and from Oxford University in 1956. The Royal Society of Literature made her a Companion of Literature in 1965. Elizabeth Bowen died in 1973.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET; 1st edition (1 August 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099276488
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099276487
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 1.6 x 19.9 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Carol F. C. Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rewarding but difficult reading
    Reviewed in France on 25 November 2018
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    After struggling with part one and half of part two, the subsequent pages became fascinating. Difficulties can be helped by the reading of a brynmar senior thesis under Bowen on the web
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    The novel arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I certainly appreciate the very competitive price point! Delighted that this wonderful author- Elizabeth Bowen- is so easily accessed at Amazon. Thank you!
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  • tony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and immersive
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2023
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    Excellent read and I bought on the basis of seeing Tessa Hadley's The Past by was based on it. She made the point taht she 'borrowed' the idea of the structure of her book. However their is nothing comparative in the story of each so both can be read -which I recommend. The House in Paris shifts from present, to past and back to present. By doing so we understand what the present is about (from the experiences of the characters in the past). We then see how the present then concludes and how the relationships and story play out. It is extremely well written and keeps your interest. You know there must be more to discover about the characters and the 'past' enlightens us. we then wonder how it will play out. Use of language is excellent throughout and though written some time back and based around 1914 it feels it could be based at anytime. Great work
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  • cleo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Shifting perspectives makes this an evocative reading experience.
    Reviewed in Canada on 11 October 2011
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    All the characters' stories begin or end in the house in Paris set in the 1930's. A 9 yr. old boy's fate, Leopold, is at the center of the novel. The story veers between the present, the past and back again to the present in an effective manner. The scenes between the children are particularly well written. The adult stories unfold less satisfactorily as the characters aren't meant to communicate well between each other and the writing style requires some guess work as to what to read between the lines, but some of the frustration with the adult story line is due to the frustration with the way the characters behave - which makes for an interesting plot. By the end the reader has a good grasp of the characters thoughts and emotions, the story is powerful and sure to generate lots of discussion, despite the fact that aspects of the story are dated. Not a difficult read, but you must give your full attention to the prose in order to really feel the book's emotional punch.
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  • Karen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 April 2015
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    Interesting story, engaging characters. I will read more Elizabeth bowen.
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