Five

O čem je kniha Five?

This collection of five short novels won the Somerset Maugham award, for the best literary work of the year by a British author under thirty-five,in 1954. Four of the stories are set in South Africa, and one, The Other Woman, in wartime London. They give an unforgettable picture of life for the underdog: Miss Lessing sees beneath the surface to the reality of the conditions of African servants, seekers after gold, children, and innocents. Her unsentimental presentation of scenes and people, her compassionate understanding, her eye for detail, and her power to convey atmosphere, make these stories a moving experience.The book was highly praised when it first appeared. (Založil/a: Sisa La)