"Flush - The Biography of a Dog", as the name suggests, the protagonist of the novel is a dog named Flush. But this is a dog with a great background, and his owner is a legendary woman in the history of British literature. In a concise and humorous way, the author describes Elizabeth Barrett, the famous British poetess of the Victorian era, from the side: her character, her extraordinary love with the poet Browning, their secret marriage and then their elopement, and the happy married life they spent in the sunny country of Italy. At the same time, the author also uses a dog's perspective to reflect the class contradictions at the time, the author's feminist thoughts, etc., Adding an evocative depth of thought to this short-like work.
Reader comments
I especially like Flush in the book. He is smart and cute, and he also made me understand the social scene of the Victorian era. Moreover, the book also explores class conflicts and feminist ideas, which made me think more deeply about that era. All in all, this is a light, interesting and thoughtful book worth reading.
I especially like Flush in the book. He is smart and cute, and he also made me understand the social scene of the Victorian era. Moreover, the book also explores class conflicts and feminist ideas, which made me think more deeply about that era. All in all, this is a light, interesting and thoughtful book worth reading.