Marina Warner
Inventory of a Life Mislaid: An Unreliable Memoir
Inventory of a Life Mislaid: An Unreliable Memoir
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In "Inventory of a Life Mislaid," Marina Warner's mother, Ilia, travels to London in 1945, leaving her husband behind in the war. She explores cricket and riding but recalls the ease of Cairo during her husband's leave. The 1952 uprising erupts, and the Cairo Fire burns the city. The memoir resurrects the union and unrequited hopes of Warner's parents, intertwining memory with myth and the river Lethe.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Inventory of a Life Mislaid is a luminous memoir that delves into the experiences of a child during the post-war era on the banks of the Nile. Written by Jenny Uglow, the book follows Marina Warner's mother, Ilia, as she embarks on a journey from southern Italy to London in 1945, leaving behind her husband, an English colonel, who is still fighting in the war in the East. As Ilia begins to adapt to her new role as Mrs. Esmond Warner, an Englishwoman, she fearlessly embraces the world of cricket and riding. However, the prospect of finding work in a war-ravaged England is bleak, and Esmond reminisces about the vibrant life he experienced in Cairo during his periods of leave from the desert campaign. In Cairo, they open a bookshop, a branch of W. H. Smiths. However, the growing resistance to foreign interests, particularly British, culminates in the 1952 uprising, leading to the devastating Cairo Fire that burns the city to the ground.
Inventory of a Life Mislaid is a captivating blend of historical and speculative elements, evoking vivid memories of Cairo and intertwining them with the persistent dreams of a city where Warner's parents, friends, and associates continue to wander restlessly. The book beautifully resurrects the complex union and unrequited hopes of Warner's parents, providing a profound insight into the lives of individuals caught in the tumultuous aftermath of World War II. Through its evocative prose and rich imagery, Inventory of a Life Mislaid offers a unique perspective on the complexities of memory, myth, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Weight: 380g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008347628
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