Jacob's Room

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The narrative unfolds in pre-war England, tracing Jacob's journey from childhood through his formative years at Cambridge and into adulthood. It is primarily narrated through the voices of the women around him, such as the restrained Clara Durrant and the free-spirited art student Florinda, with whom he has a passionate affair. The story explores his life in London and culminates in his travels to Italy and Greece, ultimately leading to his death in the war, poignantly depicted through the emptiness left in his absence rather than the event itself.