Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mrs Miniver by Jan Struther Shortly before the Second World War, a column by Mrs Miniver appeared in THE TIMES, the first of many recounting the everyday events of a middle-class Chelsea family. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Shortly before the Second World War, a column by Mrs Miniver appeared in THE TIMES, the first of many recounting the everyday events of a middle-class Chelsea family: Mrs Minivers thrill at the sight of October chrysanthemums; her sense of doom when the faithful but rackety car is replaced; the escapades of Vin, Toby and Judy, her unpredictable young children; visits to the Kent cottage and, as war becomes a reality, the strange experience of acquiring gas masks and the cameraderie of those unsettling early days.Mrs Miniver enchanted the public with her sympathy and affectionate humour, capturing ordinary lives and values now darkened by war. First published in book form in 1939 and later an enormously successful film, MRS MINIVER became a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic -- with Churchill exclaiming that it had done more for the Allied cause than a flotilla of battleships. Notes First published in 1939. Author Biography Jan Struther (1901-53) grew up in Bucks and London. During the 1930s she wrote for PUNCH and also composed the hymn Lord of All Hopefulness. MRS MINIVER began as a weekly column in THE TIMES. Review Mrs Miniver, you feel, could rule the world VALERIE GROVE Kirkus US Review The sort of book about which you can legitimately go "quietly mad" and on your enthusiasm sell many copies. Mrs. Minivers acute perception, her amusing examination of external things, her happy pursuit of a stray thought, her unexpected turn of phrase, make this a subtler joy than With Malice Toward Some. This is the rapier thrust rather than the bludgeon, the lifted eyebrow rather than the mugging, the quiet friendliness rather than the over-hearty slap on the back. Not fiction in the literal sense, for theres no plot, merely a chronological succession of sketches during two years of her life. There are interludes such as the return to London after the holidays, the new car, Christmas, the countryside, Scotland, gas masks, at the dentists, a trip abroad, - each one effortless, appealing, and delightful for the personal note in the mental ramblings. One enjoys the quality, the characters, the observant freshness brought to bear on trivia. No need to introduce Mrs. Miniver as another Provincial Lady. Shell soon stand on her own right, as a genial, keen Englishwoman, and will make her own staunch friends. You may gather that we liked it! (Kirkus Reviews) Long Description Shortly before the Second World War, a column by Mrs Miniver appeared in THE TIMES, the first of many recounting the everyday events of a middle-class Chelsea family: Mrs Minivers thrill at the sight of October chrysanthemums; her sense of doom when the faithful but rackety car is replaced; the escapades of Vin, Toby and Judy, her unpredictable young children; visits to the Kent cottage and, as war becomes a reality, the strange experience of acquiring gas masks and the cameraderie of those unsettling early days.Mrs Miniver enchanted the public with her sympathy and affectionate humour, capturing ordinary lives and values now darkened by war. First published in book form in 1939 and later an enormously successful film, MRS MINIVER became a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic -- with Churchill exclaiming that it had done more for the Allied cause than a flotilla of battleships. Review Quote Mrs Miniver, you feel, could rule the world Promotional "Headline" * captures a womans private world with the affection and good humour of MRS DALLOWAY Description for Sales People this fictional wartime diary is published to coincide with an authentic wartime diary, LOVE LESSONS by Joan Wyndham Details ISBN1853810908 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 1989 ISBN-10 1853810908 ISBN-13 9781853810909 Format Paperback Publication Date 1989-08-24 Imprint Virago Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Author Jan Struther Media Book Pages 176 Language English Series Virago Modern Classics DOI 10.1604/9781853810909 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1989-08-24 NZ Release Date 1996-11-21 AU Release Date 1996-11-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1125258;

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