A powerful, involving new novel, following on from the author's much-praised debut novel MARY GEORGE OF ALLNORTHOVER. / Greenlaw's first novel, Mary George of Allnorthover, received widespread acclaim on publication in 2001. / An Irresponsible Age will be a potential candidate for literary prizes. / Review and feature coverage anticipated.
LAVINIA GREENLAW is the author of three books of poetry, Night Photograph (1993), which was shortlisted for the Whitbread and Forward awards, A World Where News Travelled Slowly (1997), a poem from which won the Forward Prize, and Minsk (2003), which was shortlisted for the Forward, T.S. Eliot and Whitbread awards. She currently teaches at Goldsmiths College and lives in north London.
Praise for Mary George of Allnorthover: 'This is a terrific first novel, a meteorological force in its own right.' Evening Standard 'A composed and sensuous first novel.' Financial Times 'A spacious and compassionate read.' Time Out 'What is most impressive, ultimately, is the strength and solidity of the house Greenlaw builds around the reader: every brick carefully aligned, necessary and true.' Independent on Sunday
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