Summary of August is a Wicked Month
A young Irish woman in her twenties stays at a beachside hotel at Cannes, on the French Riviera, for a pleasure trip. However, her sexual escapades do not live up to her imaginations. When news of a terrible accident back home reaches her, she is devastated.
Reasons to read August is a Wicked Month
“August is a Wicked Month” is a candid novel about a woman in search of sex, liberation, and connection. Edna O’Brien was a renowned Irish writer, best known for her trilogy “The Country Girls”. Her books often explore the roles and struggles of women within the confines of marriage and societal expectations. She received the Irish PEN Award in 2001 and is considered one of the greatest Irish writers of her generation.
Setting: Cannes, French Riviera (France)
Year of publication: 1965
Original title: August is a Wicked Month
Nr of pages: 208
