Told by an Idiot

By: Macaulay, Rose

"Told by an Idiot" is a sharp and witty satirical novel that captures the shifting sands of British society from the late Victorian period through the early 1920s. Through the lens of the Garden family, Rose Macaulay explores the intellectual and spiritual restlessness of several generations as they navigate a world in constant flux. The narrative follows the patriarch, Aubrey Garden, as he moves through a series of religious sects, while his children grapple with the political, social, and romantic upheavals of their time.

Rich in humor and philosophical depth, the work serves as a grand panoramic view of human folly and the cyclical nature of history. Macaulay's prose is both elegant and incisive, offering a poignant commentary on the search for meaning in a world that often seems to defy easy explanation. "Told by an Idiot" remains a significant work of early 20th-century literature, celebrated for its keen observation of manners and its sophisticated skepticism toward the grand narratives of progress.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026041058
• ISBN13: 9781026041055
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"