Penguin Modern Classics: Good Morning Midnight

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An unforgettable portrait of a woman bravely confronting loneliness and despair in her quest for self-determination, this novel includes an introduction by A.L. Kennedy in Penguin Modern Classics. Set in 1930s Paris, a young woman seeks to teach herself indifference after escaping personal tragedy. She aims to find courage and independence, vowing to expect nothing, especially not kindness from men. With plans to dye her hair blonde, she navigates the complexities of her emancipation, which proves to be more painful than anticipated, yet her confession is laced with triumph. Jean Rhys, a remarkable talent ahead of her time, adeptly captures the anguish of young, single women. Her portrayal of Sophia Jansen is a modern exploration of female struggle and resilience. Rhys, one of the most distinctive British novelists of the twentieth century, wrote with sensitivity and insight about women's experiences in innovative ways. Born in Dominica in 1894, she moved to England at 16 and later to Paris, where she began her writing career. Despite modest success during her lifetime, her work gained renewed recognition with the publication of Wide Sargasso Sea in 1966. If you enjoyed this novel, you might also like Rhys's Voyage in the Dark, available in Penguin Modern Classics. A.L. Kennedy notes her chilling yet moving eloquence in the language of human relationships.