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8,405 ratings764 reviews. The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book. As she deftly and delicately exposes the cruelty that lurks behind the polished surfaces of conventional society, Bowen reveals herself as a masterful novelist who combines a sense of humor with a devastating gift for divining human motivations.
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Nov 2, 2011 · THE DEATH OF THE HEART. by Elizabeth Bowen ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 23, 1938. bookshelf. shop now. This is included under the "Must Book" classification because of the curious fascination Elizabeth Bowen has for her audience, assuring a predictable sale.
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The Death of the Heart is a 1938 novel by Elizabeth Bowen set in the interwar period. It is about a sixteen-year-old orphan, Portia Quayne, who moves to London to live with her half-brother Thomas and falls in love with Eddie, a friend of her sister-in-law.
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May 9, 2000 · The Death of the Heart. Paperback – May 9, 2000. by Elizabeth Bowen (Author) 3.9 558 ratings. See all formats and editions. The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book.
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The Death of the Heart is perhaps Elizabeth Bowen's best-known book. As she deftly and delicately exposes the cruelty that lurks behind the polished surfaces of conventional society, Bowen reveals...
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