Suzanne and Gertrude
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Suzanne and Gertrude
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Suzanne and Gertrude
A rare story about Suzanne, a human and Gertrude, a donkey Β Β
"I write because there are things I can't sing. There are ways of writing that can't be sung. I write because I watch," says Jeb Loy Nichols, an internationally acclaimed musician and artist, about his literary art.
In this unforgettable novel, Suzanne has arranged her life to suit her solitariness, living quietly on her untended hill farm. Her days are a word-shy negotiation, caught between indifference and uncertainty. Into this world comes Gertrude, a wandering donkey. Together they form an unlikely alliance; each protecting the solitude of the other.
Suzanne and Gertrude is a tale of intermittent griefs and wonderments. How do we live, not just with each other, but with memories, with impermanence, with the inevitable melancholy of being?
Suzanne and Gertrude is a spare novel with a profound impact.
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Suzanne and Gertrude by Jeb Loy Nichols is praised for its distinctive and modern voice, with commendations for its stylistic mastery that captivates readers. The author is noted for his multifaceted talent across art, music, and literature, providing profound insights that guide and inspire. Known for a unique brand of 'country cool', Nichols' writing demonstrates a nimble intelligence and offers a refreshing perspective.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781888889987
Publisher: Pushcart Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Pushcart Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 200g
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About the Author
Jeb Loy Nichols was raised in Missouri and Texas . He studied art in New York City and for many years has lived off the grid in Wales where he writes, produces art, makes music, and plants trees. His first novel, Suzanne and Gertrude, was published by Pushcart to international praise. He lives in rural Wales and comments: βI live here in the hills because I donβt want to be anywhere else. There are 9 million people in London, 8 million in New York, 16 million in Lagos.Β Thatβs a whole lot of people, a whole lot of neon, an army of cars, mountains of plastic, oceans of oil.Β Thatβs a whole heap of trouble right there.Β Iβm not saying itβs better or cleaner or less trouble out here, but itβs definitely quieter. I try and be the least I can be.Β Bring the least disruption, the least intrusion, the smallest footprint, do the least prettifying; shut up and be still.β
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