Explore the poignant narrative of recovery and rediscovery in J L Carr's acclaimed novel, A Month in the Country. This classic tells the story of Tom Birkin, a damaged survivor of the First World War, who seeks refuge in the quiet village of Oxgodby during the summer of 1920. As he works to uncover a medieval wall-painting in the local church, Birkin finds renewal amidst the peaceful, unchanging rhythms of the countryside.

Now an old man, Birkin reflects on that idyllic summer—a precious moment of calm carried through the disappointments of later years. This edition features an introduction by Penelope Fitzgerald.

• Classic literature exploring themes of post-war recovery and natural beauty.
• Features an introduction by Penelope Fitzgerald.
• Adapted into a film starring Colin Firth, Natasha Richardson, and Kenneth Branagh.
• New and in Mint Condition.

• Author: J L Carr
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Format: International Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: February 3, 2000
• Print Length: 128 pages
• ISBN 10: 014118230X
• ISBN 13: 978-0141182308
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 0.9 x 19.7 cm
• Weight: 101 g

This Penguin Modern Classic offers a tender and elegant look at the slow revival of life's primeval rhythms, cruelly disorientated by the Great War. Perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction and historical settings.