"Sorrow in Sunlight" by Ronald Firbank is a novel that follows the Mouth family, particularly the sisters Miss Miami Mouth and Edna, as they move from their quiet village to a lively city in their search for a more distinguished status. The book opens with Miami bored in her sun-kissed village, dreaming of the exciting city society that seems so far away. Her mother wants more for her daughters, pushing them towards better educations and opportunities. The story gracefully blends humor and insightful moments as it looks at family relationships. Through spirited conversations and vivid descriptions, we see Miami pulled between her desire for a grander life and her fondness for Bamboo, a local young man. The story becomes a study of who we are, what society expects of us, and what we truly want, all set against a colorful, tropical world.
Sorrow in Sunlight
By Ronald Firbank
In a sun-drenched land, two sisters chase dreams of societal elevation, even as the familiar comforts of home tug at their hearts.
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About the AuthorArthur Annesley Ronald Firbank was an innovative English novelist. His eight short novels, partly inspired by the London aesthetes of the 1890s, especially Oscar Wilde, consist largely of dialogue, with references to religion, social-climbing, and sexuality.
Arthur Annesley Ronald Firbank was an innovative English novelist. His eight short novels, partly inspired by the London aesthetes of the 1890s, especially Oscar Wilde, consist largely of dialogue, with references to religion, social-climbing, and sexuality.
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