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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Passion

by Jeanette Winterson
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1987176 pagesEnglish
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The Passion by Jeanette Winterson is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1987. Henri, a cook in Napoleon's army, falls in love with Villanelle, a Venetian girl with webbed feet who can walk on water. Winterson's second novel interweaves Napoleonic history, Venetian fantasy, and a meditation on the nature of passion. Themes of passion, Napoleon, Venice run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1987.

Book Details

AuthorJeanette Winterson
Published1987
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages176
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780802135162
Editorial Score42/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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198710
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Passion about?

Henri, a cook in Napoleon's army, falls in love with Villanelle, a Venetian girl with webbed feet who can walk on water. Winterson's second novel interweaves Napoleonic history, Venetian fantasy, and a meditation on the nature of passion.

Who wrote The Passion?

The Passion was written by Jeanette Winterson, from United Kingdom. First published in 1987.

What awards has The Passion won?

The Passion has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1987.

Is The Passion worth reading?

The Passion is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in passion, Napoleon, Venice.

Where can I buy The Passion?

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What category is The Passion?

The Passion is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Passion from?

The Passion originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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