Departure(s)

Julian Barnes

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A book about many things, including: A man called Stephen and a woman called Jean, who fall in love when they are young and again when they are old; a Jack Russell called Jimmy, famous for his good behaviour; the mischievous nature of memory; the aging body, and how it begins to fail; taking our chances, facing our fate; how we find happiness in this life; how a departure can also be an arrival; and when it is time to say goodbye.

Author(s): Barnes, Julian
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 22/01/2026
Pagination: 158 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Jonathan Cape
Published By: Jonathan Cape
Book Classification: Modern & contemporary fiction|Coping with ageing|Coping with death & bereavement|Coping with death & bereavement|"Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss"
Dimensions: 223 x 144 x 19
Weight: 286
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781787335721

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