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The Delicate Fire (Naomi Mitchison Library),Used
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The Delicate Fire illustrates a fundamental change in Naomi Mitchison's work. The early stories are set in ancient Greece, like many before them. But here Mitchison effectively says farewell to that setting with accounts of the worlds of Sappho and 'Lovely Mantinea'. By the end, she seems wholly turned to the twentieth century a new departure for her tackling subjects such as the General Strike of 1926 and contemporaneous Hunger marches, and battles against censorship. This shift marks her politicisation, her growing fear of fascism, but more personally also the end of her long affair with a distinguished scholar of the ancient world. She turns away from Greece for good. She turns to the present, and will spend the thirties warning against fascism. Isobel Murray is Emeritus Professor of Modern Scottish Literature at the University of Aberdeen
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Delicate Fire'? A: 'The Delicate Fire' explores the transition of Naomi Mitchison's writing from ancient Greece to contemporary issues, reflecting her growing political awareness and response to fascism.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Delicate Fire'? A: 'The Delicate Fire' was published on July 31, 2012.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Delicate Fire'? A: The author of 'The Delicate Fire' is Naomi Mitchison.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'The Delicate Fire' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Delicate Fire' contain? A: 'The Delicate Fire' has a total of 374 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Delicate Fire' a new book? A: Yes, 'The Delicate Fire' is in new condition.
- Q: What genre does 'The Delicate Fire' belong to? A: 'The Delicate Fire' is categorized under Literary fiction.
- Q: What edition of 'The Delicate Fire' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Delicate Fire' is the revised edition.
- Q: What significant historical events are discussed in 'The Delicate Fire'? A: 'The Delicate Fire' addresses significant historical events such as the General Strike of 1926 and the contemporaneous Hunger marches.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Delicate Fire'? A: The title 'The Delicate Fire' symbolizes the fragile balance of political activism and personal experiences that shape Mitchison's narrative.