{"product_id":"9781529115239","title":"Free Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Love\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the complexities of desire and societal convention through the eyes of Phyllis Fischer, a married woman navigating the turbulent landscape of 1967 London. Her life, once characterised by stability and predictability, is irrevocably altered by a chance encounter with Nicky, a vibrant family friend in his twenties. Their unexpected kiss on a warm summer evening ignites a profound awakening within Phyllis, compelling her to explore her repressed yearnings and challenging the traditional roles assigned to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Phyllis grapples with her newfound desires, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the rigid expectations of society. The backdrop of the youth revolution serves not only as a setting but also as a catalyst for her transformation. Phyllis's internal conflict is mirrored by the changing world around her, highlighting the friction between individual aspiration and collective norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesire and Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exploration of personal longing against societal constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRebellion:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reflection on the youth culture of the 1960s and its impact on personal freedoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily and Relationships:\u003c\/strong\u003e The complexities of love, fidelity, and the roles we play within our families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"An evocative portrayal of a woman's struggle to reclaim her identity in a world that seeks to define her.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Love\u003c\/strong\u003e resonates with readers of similar works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bell Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e by Sylvia Plath and \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Dalloway\u003c\/strong\u003e by Virginia Woolf, inviting reflection on the intricacies of the human experience in a rapidly changing society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482640212300,"sku":"9781529115239","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529115239_front.webp?v=1765293522","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9781529115239","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}