John Spurling
Mirror for Monkeys
Mirror for Monkeys
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In a ruined house, an 18th-century memoir of William Congreve is discovered, written by his servant Jeremy. John Spurling reimagines this period and brings to life historical figures Dryden, Vanbrugh, Swift, Pope, and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2021
Publisher: Prelude
Beneath the weathered floorboards of a decaying abode, an 18th-century memoir is unearthed, shedding light on the remarkable life of William Congreve, the esteemed English playwright. The lost manuscript, penned by Congreve's loyal servant, Jeremy, chronicles their shared experiences during a tumultuous era marked by political division and triumphant nationalism, particularly in the context of the war with France and the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution.
Upon his passing, a monument in Stowe is erected in tribute to Congreve's legacy. Atop a slender pyramid stands a monkey, its gaze fixed upon a mirror, mirroring the ironies of polite society as Whigs and Tories engage in bitter feuds with little room for compromise.
Through the lens of memory and artistic expression, award-winning author John Spurling reimagines this turbulent period, vividly bringing to life historical figures such as Dryden, Vanbrugh, Swift, Pope, and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu in ways never before seen.
Weight: 362g
Dimension: 145 x 223 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780715653623
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