Nocturne
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Nocturne
（Oxford paperbacks）（Twentieth-century classics）
Oxford University Press, 1986
- : pbk
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Jenny and her sister Emmy are bound together by the needs of their incapacitated father. Both long to escape from their domestic drudgery, and over the course of a single evening events happen that change both their live. In this, his most successful novel, Swinnerton offers powerful insights into his characters' anxieties and produces a masterly portrayal of the complexity of relationships. "This fine work...is perfect, authentic and alive."--H.G. Wells
Frank Swinnerton was a critic and prolific novelist.
Benny Green is a well-known critic of literature and jazz.
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