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Title: Ha-Ha
Author: Jennifer Dawson
ISBN: 9781668088562
Publisher: Scribner
Published: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher Description: <b>A prizewinning, semi-autobiographical debut novel that explores a young woman's struggle with mental illness at Oxford University in the 1950s--for readers of Ottessa Moshfegh, Melissa Broder, and Sally Rooney. </b></b> <p/><i>"I wanted the knack of existing. I did not know the rules."</i> <p/>These words from Josephine, the heroine of Jennifer Dawson's remarkable novel, encapsulate the journey of a young woman grappling with mental illness amidst the hallowed halls of Oxford University in the 1950s. Originally published in 1961, this novel was met with critical acclaim, and is a rediscovered classic perfect for fans of Sylvia Plath's <i>The Bell Jar</i>. <p/>During her first year at university, Josephine experiences a breakdown following the death of her overbearing but beloved mother. She's confined to a psychiatric institution, where she encounters the harsh forms of treatment offered at that time. Amidst the turmoil, she finds an unexpected connection with Alasdair, a fellow patient, igniting a journey towards recovery. <p/>Praised as "luminous" by <i>The New York Times</i> and "a singular, elegant novel" by <i>The Guardian</i>, and with a new introduction by <i>Milk Fed </i>author Melissa Broder, <i>The Ha-Ha</i> offers a moving and fresh perspective on struggles with mental health and the process of self-discovery.
Author: Jennifer Dawson
ISBN: 9781668088562
Publisher: Scribner
Published: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher Description: <b>A prizewinning, semi-autobiographical debut novel that explores a young woman's struggle with mental illness at Oxford University in the 1950s--for readers of Ottessa Moshfegh, Melissa Broder, and Sally Rooney. </b></b> <p/><i>"I wanted the knack of existing. I did not know the rules."</i> <p/>These words from Josephine, the heroine of Jennifer Dawson's remarkable novel, encapsulate the journey of a young woman grappling with mental illness amidst the hallowed halls of Oxford University in the 1950s. Originally published in 1961, this novel was met with critical acclaim, and is a rediscovered classic perfect for fans of Sylvia Plath's <i>The Bell Jar</i>. <p/>During her first year at university, Josephine experiences a breakdown following the death of her overbearing but beloved mother. She's confined to a psychiatric institution, where she encounters the harsh forms of treatment offered at that time. Amidst the turmoil, she finds an unexpected connection with Alasdair, a fellow patient, igniting a journey towards recovery. <p/>Praised as "luminous" by <i>The New York Times</i> and "a singular, elegant novel" by <i>The Guardian</i>, and with a new introduction by <i>Milk Fed </i>author Melissa Broder, <i>The Ha-Ha</i> offers a moving and fresh perspective on struggles with mental health and the process of self-discovery.
