A House and Its Head
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| Author | Ivy Compton-Burnett |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | W. Heinemann Ltd |
Publication date | 1935 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 287 pp |
| ISBN | NA Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
A House and Its Head is a 1935 novel by Ivy Compton-Burnett. Whenever she was asked which of her novels were her favorites, Compton-Burnett always referred to A House and Its Head and Manservant and Maidservant
The main theme of this book is family, and through this gender struggles are portrayed. (WHAT? Are they? How?) Duncan's relationship with Ellen (WHO ARE DUNCAN AND ELLEN?)can be seen as problematic from very early on (WHY? SO WHAT?), and it is even assumed (ASSUMED BY WHO?)that when you (WHO? ME? THEM? YOU?) read the title of the book you think that the 'head' is male, playing on our thoughts on hierachy.(SAYS WHO? speak for yourself please and leave the rest of us out of your own opinions if you are writing here at wikipedia) There is plenty of deceit in this book, but it is not about what happens since there is so much, but more about the themes and motifs. (WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY? This is a meaningless sentence!)This book casually picks fun at the art of idol gossip and with its proleptic irony has proven a classic. (since when was 'idol gossip' an 'art'?) The son Murad's relationship triangle with Sam and Jeremy even introduces adulterous themes into the book, and makes you question your own views on such matters.(speak for yourself please and leave the rest of us out of your own opinions if you are writing here at wikipedia).
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