The Passion
Published in 1987, The Passion is a historical romance novel by Jeanette Winterson. The story is set in France and Italy, in the 19th century. It deals with man-woman relationships, French, soldiers and wives.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, and 51 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 28 editions across 8 languages.
At about 176 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About The Passion
Jeanette Winterson’s novels have established her as one of the most important young writers in world literature. The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The Passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Henri, a simple French soldier, who follows Napoleon from glory to Russian ruin; and Villanelle, the red-haired, web-footed daughter of a Venetian boatman, whose husband has gambled away her heart. In Venice’s compound of carnival, chance, and darkness, the pair meet their singular destiny. In her unique and mesmerizing voice, Winterson blends reality with fantasy, dream, and imagination to weave a hypnotic tale with stunning effects.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Passion?
The Passion was written by Jeanette Winterson and first published in 1987.
What genre is The Passion?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.
How long is The Passion?
The median edition has 176 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Passion?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Courtesan Duchess, Mavreen or Scarlett and Tempted by Fire.
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