Tom Crewe is a distinguished author, born in Middlesbrough in 1989. He has a PhD in nineteenth century British history from the University of Cambridge, which has provided him with a strong foundation for his writing. Crewe has been an editor at the London Review of Books since 2015, where he contributes essays on a wide range of topics, including politics, art, history, and fiction. This diverse experience and expertise are evident in his writing, which is marked by its depth, insight, and engaging style.
"The New Life" is Crewe's first novel, and it is a work that he has been thinking about for many years. In this book, Crewe takes readers on a journey to an unfamiliar Victorian England, revealing a world that is both surprising and thought-provoking. The novel is populated by a generation of characters who are in the process of discovering the nature and limits of personal freedom. As the twentieth century comes into view, these characters struggle to create a better world, one that is more just and equitable. Crewe's portrayal of this time and place is richly detailed and deeply engaging, offering readers a unique perspective on this important historical moment.
In speaking about his debut novel, Crewe has said: "This is the book I knew I wanted to write long before I actually wrote it. I hope it reveals to readers an unfamiliar Victorian England that will surprise and provoke, inhabited by a generation in the process of discovering the nature and limits of personal freedom, struggling to create a better world as the twentieth century comes into view." This statement speaks to Crewe's passion for his subject matter and his commitment to exploring the complexities of the human experience. With "The New Life," he has created a novel that is both timely and timeless, a work that will resonate with readers for years to come.