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Herself Surprised is a 1941 novel by English writer Joyce Cary and the first volume of the trilogy later known as the First Trilogy. Its narrator, Sara Monday, recounts her life as a servant, cook, model, and the wife of painter Gulley Jimson, presenting events from her own limited and distinctive perspective. The following volumes are To Be a Pilgrim and The Horse's Mouth.
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What is Herself Surprised about?
Herself Surprised is Sara Monday's account of her life as a servant, cook, model, and wife. Her story also includes her relationship with the painter Gulley Jimson.
Who wrote Herself Surprised?
The novel was written by English author Joyce Cary. It was published in 1941 as the first volume of the trilogy later known as the First Trilogy.
Who narrates Herself Surprised?
Sara Monday narrates the novel and recounts her own changing life. Her point of view shapes the book's picaresque structure and its portrait of Gulley Jimson.
Is Herself Surprised part of a series?
Yes, it is the first book in Joyce Cary's trilogy later called the First Trilogy. The novel introduces Sara Monday and her life with the painter Gulley Jimson.
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