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Magnificence

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First published: 2012
Pages: 181

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"Magnificence" by Lydia Millet is a novel that analyzes themes of grief, transformation, and the natural world. The story follows Susan Lindley, who inherits a mansion filled with taxidermied animals after her husband's death. As she navigates her new life, Susan reflects on her past and begins to find a sense of purpose through the preservation and curation of the animal collection.

About the author

Lydia Millet

Lydia Millet is an American novelist. Her 2020 novel A Children's Bible was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and named one of the ten best books of the year by the New York Times Book Review. She has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.