My Brother Denys

By Nicholas Monsarrat

Book Overview

My Brother Denys is a novel written by Nicholas Monsarrat that explores the complex relationship between two brothers. The story is set in England during the early 20th century and follows the lives of two brothers, Denys and Peter. Denys is the elder brother, who is talented, charismatic, and successful in every aspect of his life. In contrast, Peter is the younger brother, who is shy, introverted, and struggles to find his place in the world.The novel begins with Denys returning from the war, where he had served as a pilot. He is hailed as a hero and receives a warm welcome from his family and friends. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Denys is not the perfect person that he appears to be. He is a womanizer, a heavy drinker, and has a dark side to his personality that he keeps hidden from the world.As the brothers grow older, their relationship becomes strained. Peter resents Denys for his success and feels overshadowed by him. Denys, on the other hand, becomes increasingly bitter and jealous of Peter's achievements. The tension between the brothers reaches a breaking point when Denys is diagnosed with a terminal illness.The novel is a poignant exploration of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the complexities of family relationships. Monsarrat's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he captures the nuances of human emotions with great sensitivity. My Brother Denys is a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages.Being The Monsarrat Story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258086999
• ISBN13: 9781258086992
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"