The Last September
by Elizabeth Bowenliterary work· published 1929
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The Last September is a 1929 novel by the Anglo-Irish writer Elizabeth Bowen, concerning life in Danielstown, County Cork during the Irish War of Independence, at a country mansion. John Banville wrote a screenplay based on the novel; the film adaptation was released in 1999. Preface Although The Last September was first published in 1929, a preface was written for this text decades later to be included in the second American edition of this novel.
Adaptations (1)
The Last September was adapted into a 1999 film.
The Last September1999 · film · 103 min · dir. Deborah Warner · IMDb ↗In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.
