Angel
Angel
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Novel • Fiction
England • Early 20th Century
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Angel by Elizabeth Taylor follows the life of Angel Deverell, a young aspiring writer in early 20th-century England. Angel navigates her ambition, fame, and personal relationships while pursuing a successful literary career. The novel explores themes of imagination, reality, and the impact of success on personal identity.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Elizabeth Taylor's Angel offers a satirical portrayal of a writer who rises and falls due to her delusions. Praised for its sharp wit and character depth, it deftly explores themes of ambition and isolation. Some critics find the protagonist difficult to empathize with, yet the novel's rich prose and insightful commentary make it a compelling read.
Who Should Read Angel?
A reader who enjoys Angel by Elizabeth Taylor would appreciate character-driven narratives and psychological insights. Fans of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence will find similar themes of societal expectation and personal aspiration engaging.
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Elizabeth Taylor, the author of Angel, published the novel in 1957, capturing the literary world with her sharp character studies and unique prose style.
Although sharing her name with a famous actress, Elizabeth Taylor was a distinct and influential English novelist known for her deeply ironic and socially insightful narratives.
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Angel was adapted into a film in 2007 by director François Ozon, highlighting the enduring impact of Taylor's work beyond the realm of literature.
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Novel • Fiction
England • Early 20th Century
2006
Adult
18+ years
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