The Newspaper of Claremont Street: A Novel

by Elizabeth Jolley

Hardcover, 1981

Status

Available

Call number

823.914

Publication

New York: Viking, 1987

Description

This is the story of an old cleaning woman--known as "Weekly” or "The Newspaper” to the residents of Claremont Street for whom she works--who dreams of escape from the parasitic demands of both her past and her present. This new edition of a contemporary classic reintroduces this very popular and distinctive character.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Fliss88
Sometimes I get a huge surprise from a book! Found this buried on a shelf in a Street Library. I knew nothing about it, only recognising the author name. Once I started to read, I couldn't put it down. Beautifully written, great characters and a poignant story. This is a story about life, normal,
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everyday, boring life with people who have no importance but it shines!
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1981

Physical description

116 p.; 23 cm

ISBN

0670809462 / 9780670809462
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