A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr, Little Clothbound Classics
A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr is a short novel about a First World War survivor finding refuge in a Yorkshire village while restoring a medieval church painting. This Little Clothbound Classics edition is listed at 144 pages in English, for readers seeking a compact work of reflective literary fiction.
At a glance
- Follows Tom Birkin as he spends a summer uncovering a medieval wall painting in Oxgodby.
- Its setting and story centre on recovery after the First World War and the rhythms of village life.
- The listing identifies this as a Little Clothbound Classics edition.
Reference price: €15.33
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A concise 144-page length suits readers looking for a shorter novel.
- The combination of post-war recovery, rural setting and art restoration gives the story a clearly defined focus.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30 July 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0241820227 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241820223 |
| Weight listed | 170 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.65 x 0.63 x 6.65 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of short literary fiction about memory, recovery and rural life.
- Readers interested in a story centred on uncovering medieval art.
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Frequently asked questions
What is A Month in the Country about?
Tom Birkin, a First World War survivor, spends the summer in Oxgodby uncovering a medieval wall painting and finds renewal in village life.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 144 pages.
Which edition is listed?
It is described as a Little Clothbound Classics edition from Penguin Classics.
