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Hons And Rebels (New York Review Books Classics)
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Jessica Mitford, The Great Muckraking Journalist, Was Part Of A Legendary English Aristocratic Family. Her Sisters Included Nancy, Doyenne Of The 1920S London Smart Set And A Noted Novelist And Biographer; Diana, Wife To The English Fascist Chief Sir Oswald Mosley; Unity, Who Fell Head Over In Heels In Love With Hitler; And Deborah, Later The Duchess Of Devonshire. Jessica Swung Left And Moved To America, Where She Took Part In The Civil Rights Movement And Wrote Her Classic Expos Of The Undertaking Business, The American Way Of Death.Hons And Rebels Is The Hugely Entertaining Tale Of Mitford'S Upbringing, Which Was, As She Dryly Remarks, Not Exactly Conventional. . . Debo Spent Silent Hours In The Chicken House Learning To Do An Exact Imitation Of The Look Of Pained Concentration That Comes Over A Hen'S Face When It Is Laying An Egg. . . . Unity And I Made Up A Complete Language Called Boudledidge, Unintelligible To Any But Ourselves, In Which We Translated Various Dirty Songs (For Safe Singing In Front Of The Grownups). But Mitford Found Her Family'S World As Smothering As It Was Singular And, Determined To Escape It, She Eloped With Esmond Romilly, Churchill'S Nephew, To Go Fight In The Spanish Civil War. The Ensuing Scandal, In Which A British Destroyer Was Dispatched To Recover The Two Truants, Inspires Some Of Mitford'S Funniest, And Most Pointed, Pages.A Family Portrait, A Tale Of Youthful Folly And Highspirited Adventure, A Study In Social History, A Love Story, Hons And Rebels Is A Delightful Contribution To The Autobiographer'S Art.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hons and Rebels'? A: The main theme of 'Hons and Rebels' revolves around Jessica Mitford's unconventional upbringing in an aristocratic family, exploring social history, family dynamics, and her journey towards independence.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Hons and Rebels'? A: The author of 'Hons and Rebels' is Jessica Mitford, a renowned journalist and member of the Mitford family.
- Q: What type of book is 'Hons and Rebels'? A: 'Hons and Rebels' is an autobiographical memoir that combines elements of humor, social commentary, and family history.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hons and Rebels' have? A: The book 'Hons and Rebels' contains 284 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Hons and Rebels' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Hons and Rebels' published? A: 'Hons and Rebels' was published on September 30, 2004.
- Q: Is 'Hons and Rebels' suitable for young adults? A: While 'Hons and Rebels' is primarily aimed at adult readers, it may also appeal to mature young adults interested in history and memoirs.
- Q: Does 'Hons and Rebels' feature illustrations? A: 'Hons and Rebels' is an illustrated edition, enhancing the reading experience with visual context.
- Q: What can readers expect from Jessica Mitford's writing style? A: Readers can expect a witty and engaging writing style from Jessica Mitford, characterized by her sharp observations and humor.
- Q: Is 'Hons and Rebels' part of a series? A: 'Hons and Rebels' is a standalone memoir and is not part of a series.