About the book
Introspective and poignant, The Wine of Solitude is the most autobiographical of all of the novels from the celebrated author of Suite Française.
Beginning in a fictionalized Kiev, The Wine of Solitude follows the Karol family through the Great War and the Russian Revolution, as the young Hélène grows from a dreamy, unhappy child into a strongwilled young woman. From the hot Kiev summers to the cruel winters of St Petersburg and eventually to springtime in Paris, the would-be writer Hélène blossoms, despite her mother’s neglect, into a clear-eyed observer of the life around her. Here is a powerful tale of disillusionment — the story of an upbringing that produces a young woman as hard as a diamond, prepared to wreak a shattering revenge on her mother.
A Vintage Paperback Original
Editions of The Wine of Solitude
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780701185572
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780701185589
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307745484
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099520375
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101911440
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Introspective and poignant, The Wine of Solitude is the most autobiographical of all of the novels from the celebrated author of Suite Française.
Beginning in a fictionalized Kiev, The Wine of Solitude follows the Karol family through the Great War and the Russian Revolution, as the young Hélène grows from a dreamy, unhappy child into a strongwilled young woman. From the hot Kiev summers to the cruel winters of St Petersburg and eventually to springtime in Paris, the would-be writer Hélène blossoms, despite her mother’s neglect, into a clear-eyed observer of the life around her. Here is a powerful tale of disillusionment — the story of an upbringing that produces a young woman as hard as a diamond, prepared to wreak a shattering revenge on her mother.
A Vintage Paperback Original
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wine of Solitude about?
Introspective and poignant, The Wine of Solitude is the most autobiographical of all of the novels from the celebrated author of Suite Française.
Beginning in a fictionalized Kiev, The Wine of Solitude follows the Karol family through the Great War and the Russian Revolution, as the young Hélène grows from a dreamy, unhappy child into a strongwilled young woman. From the hot Kiev summers to the cruel winters of St Petersburg and eventually to springtime in Paris, the would-be writer Hélène blossoms, despite her mother’s neglect, into a clear-eyed observer of the life around her. Here is a powerful tale of disillusionment — the story of an upbringing that produces a young woman as hard as a diamond, prepared to wreak a shattering revenge on her mother.
A Vintage Paperback Original
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Wine of Solitude?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Wine of Solitude?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780701185572
Is The Wine of Solitude part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Wine of Solitude?
Irene Nemirovsky
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Wine of Solitude is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780701185572) and paperback(ISBN 9780701185589) and paperback(ISBN 9780307745484) and paperback(ISBN 9780099520375) and ebook(ISBN 9781101911440)
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