A Strange, Sad Comedy (Edition1), Molly Elliot Seawell (9789371138499) — Readings Books

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A Strange, Sad Comedy (Edition1)

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A strange sad comedy reflects the ironic fragility of honor and grace when confronted by the disarray of conflict. Through a domestic setting haunted by the realities of war, it presents a layered portrayal of resilience shaped by quiet loss rather than grand gestures. The work draws attention to the contrast between inner poise and external upheaval, offering a meditation on how individuals attempt to preserve identity and tradition when their world alters around them. The depiction of inherited dignity and calm resistance reveals both the strength and futility in clinging to the past while the present unravels. The novel invites reflection on generational distance, showing how family bonds are tested by unfamiliar values and unexpected visitors. With understated humor and quiet sorrow, it highlights the absurdities of war s intrusion into refined lives, making the personal a lens through which larger changes are felt. The comedy rests not in ridicule but in the strange dissonance between manners and chaos, while the sadness emerges from the slow erosion of what once felt permanent. Through modest exchanges and subtle defiance, the story becomes an exploration of loss with dignity.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
5 April 2025
Pages
138
ISBN
9789371138499

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

A strange sad comedy reflects the ironic fragility of honor and grace when confronted by the disarray of conflict. Through a domestic setting haunted by the realities of war, it presents a layered portrayal of resilience shaped by quiet loss rather than grand gestures. The work draws attention to the contrast between inner poise and external upheaval, offering a meditation on how individuals attempt to preserve identity and tradition when their world alters around them. The depiction of inherited dignity and calm resistance reveals both the strength and futility in clinging to the past while the present unravels. The novel invites reflection on generational distance, showing how family bonds are tested by unfamiliar values and unexpected visitors. With understated humor and quiet sorrow, it highlights the absurdities of war s intrusion into refined lives, making the personal a lens through which larger changes are felt. The comedy rests not in ridicule but in the strange dissonance between manners and chaos, while the sadness emerges from the slow erosion of what once felt permanent. Through modest exchanges and subtle defiance, the story becomes an exploration of loss with dignity.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
5 April 2025
Pages
138
ISBN
9789371138499