{"product_id":"challenge-9781513135496","title":"Challenge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVita Sackville-West was a popular and gifted poet, playwright, and novelist who was also a lesbian and bohemian figure. \"Challenge (1923)\" is a novel about Julian Davenant, a Byronic hero who dreams of independence for the people of Greece and is at the center of a revolutionary plot. The book is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVita Sackville-West, renowned for her relationship with English novelist Virginia Woolf, possessed a remarkable literary career of her own. In addition to her romantic association, Sackville-West was a celebrated poet, playwright, and novelist. She held a prominent position as a lesbian and bohemian figure, influenced by her aristocratic background, which granted her a unique and often divided perspective on life in the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter enduring nearly two years in exile, Julian Davenant, a man of fate, was once again on his journey to Herakleion. Born into a wealthy English family on the island, Davenant possessed a Byronic hero's aspiration for independence for the people of Greece. His journey led him to the center of a revolutionary plot, where his political star shone brightly. However, his love affair with the captivating Eve ignited a passionate and perilous world, immersing Julian in a realm of intense emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSackville-West, known for her tumultuous and passionate relationships with individuals of both genders, was an artist whose works often reflected her own experiences. This edition of Challenge, by Vita Sackville-West, showcases a classic of English literature reimagined for contemporary readers. With a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, it presents a timeless masterpiece that captivates and enthralls readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513135496\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V. Sackville-West","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098771845370,"sku":"9781513135496","price":12.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669984936302_book.jpg?v=1670313730","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/challenge-9781513135496","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}