{"title":"Brigid Brophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the literary brilliance of Brigid Brophy, a pioneering British author known for her distinctive voice and daring exploration of themes. With works that span across various literary styles, Brophy's novels are both intellectually stimulating and delightfully engaging, making them a must-read for fans of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHackenfeller's Ape\u003c\/em\u003e, one of her most celebrated works, offers a captivating exploration of the relationship between humans and animals. Set against the backdrop of scientific observation and moral dilemmas, this novel invites readers to ponder the essence of humanity itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother gem in Brophy's collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Snow Ball\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that elegantly intertwines themes of love, seduction, and psychological depth. Rich in its portrayal of 18th-century glamour and masked intrigue, this book vividly captures the tension and allure of a high-society ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrophy's writing is renowned for its wit, complexity, and incisive examination of societal norms. Her books not only entertain but also provoke thought, ensuring that readers walk away with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted human experience. Dive into Brigid Brophy's remarkable novels to enjoy storytelling that is as intelligent as it is enchanting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-snow-ball-by-brigid-brophy-9780571362875","title":"The Snow Ball","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuperb ... Sheer artistic insolence.\u003c\/em\u003e - Iris Murdoch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliantly seductive... A witty, sexy, sophisticated treat.\u003c\/em\u003e - Sarah Waters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLondon, New Year's Eve. Snow falls on a Georgian mansion, vibrating with the festivities of an eighteenth-century themed masquerade ball within. Middle-aged divorcee Anna stands alone, mourning her youth - until the clock chimes midnight and a mysterious masked figure kisses her on the mouth. Thus begins a heady dance of seduction charged by other clandestine romances swirling around them, whipping the ball into an erotic frenzy of operatic proportions - until the night climaxes, revealing unease beneath the glitter...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA scandalous sensation in 1964, Brigid Brophy's \u003cem\u003eThe Snow Ball\u003c\/em\u003e is a dazzling festive classic ripe to seduce a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA magical capering beast by a comet in her day.\u003c\/em\u003e - Terry Castle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555954249964,"sku":"9780571362875","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11304863482391.jpg?v=1750126495"},{"product_id":"hackenfellers-ape-faber-editions-by-brigid-brophy-9780571381296","title":"Hackenfeller's Ape (Faber Editions)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePitch-perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e - Ali Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo original.\u003c\/em\u003e - Hilary Mantel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStunning.\u003c\/em\u003e - Isabel Waidner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHer beastly, risky best.\u003c\/em\u003e - Eley Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen my species has destroyed itself, we may need yours to start it all again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn London Zoo, Professor Darrylhyde is singing to the apes again. Outside their cage, he watches the two animals, longing to observe the mating ritual of this rare species. But Percy, inhibited by confinement and melancholy, is repulsing Edwina's desirous advances. Soon, the Professor's connection increases as he talks, croons, befriends - so when a scientist arrives on a secret governmental mission to launch Percy into space, he vows to secure his freedom. But when met by society's indifference, he takes matters into his own hands...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA trailblazing animal rights campaigner, Brigid Brophy's sensational 1953 novel is as provocative and philosophical seventy years on. An electric moral fable, it is as much a blazingly satirical reflection on homo sapiens as the non-human - on our capacity for violence, red in tooth and claw, not only to other species, but our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlawless.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngenious.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSheer originality.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711732961516,"sku":"9780571381296","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11489073482391.jpg?v=1754242174"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brigid-brophy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}