{"product_id":"here-be-dragon","title":"Here Be Dragon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"680\" class=\"\"\u003eStella Gibbons' \u003cem data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eHere Be Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e (1956) is a sharp yet lighthearted novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and social class in mid-20th-century England. The story follows Nell Sely, a young woman raised in the countryside, who moves to bohemian London in search of independence and excitement. She becomes entangled with a group of intellectuals and artists, including the charismatic yet controlling writer, Johnnie. As Nell navigates this new world, she must confront questions about identity, personal freedom, and whether love should be a matter of passion or practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"931\" class=\"\"\u003eGibbons' signature wit and keen social observations make this novel a compelling and insightful read. While it lacks the overt satire of \u003cem data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eCold Comfort Farm\u003c\/em\u003e, it still critiques the pretensions and contradictions of the literary and artistic elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"958\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1059\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1059\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eEngaging protagonist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nell is a relatable heroine, torn between her heart and her ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1176\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1176\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eBohemian London setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a fascinating glimpse into 1950s London’s artistic and intellectual circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1329\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1329\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eSharp social commentary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibbons humorously exposes the absurdities of self-proclaimed \"radicals\" who still cling to traditional power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1353\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1741\" class=\"\"\u003eStella Gibbons (1902–1989) was an English novelist, journalist, and poet, best known for \u003cem data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eCold Comfort Farm\u003c\/em\u003e (1932). Her work often blends humor with insightful critiques of English society, particularly the clash between rural traditions and modern urban life. Though less well-known than her debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eHere Be Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e is a fine example of her storytelling and satirical prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154222928125,"sku":"","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71MLKEU1iML._SL1366.jpg?v=1743019607","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/here-be-dragon","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}