# 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.

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- Price: 12.26 EUR
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- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 4

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## 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.

## 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.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Penguin Classics
- Publication date: 30 July 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 0241820227
- ISBN-13: 978-0241820223
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 170 g
- Dimensions: 4.65 x 0.63 x 6.65 inches

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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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.

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