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The Girl Green As Elderflower

By Randolph Stow
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In The Girl Green As Elderflower, Randolph Stow explores themes of recovery and transformation through the protagonist, Crispin Clare, as he recuperates in an English rectory after a severe illness. Set against the backdrop of medieval traditions and rural myths, Clare navigates a journey of healing, grappling with both his past and the enigmatic, rich folklore of the English countryside.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate tales of healing and introspection set against a picturesque English countryside backdrop. Randolph Stow's evocative storytelling captures the interplay between memory and place, offering a meditative exploration of personal transformation and the lingering effects of past trauma.

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The Girl Green As Elderflower

Weaving old-English legends with contemporary fables, Randolph Stow has created an exceptional story of loss and exile.

He thought of his dream, of how he had looked up out of his hole, his pit, his wolf-pit, and seen the foreign leaves, which had formed themselves into a face . . .

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Crispin Clare returns to his ancestral home in Suffolk to recover from a tropical disease he contracted while working in the Pacific. His life is now one of quiet mornings and peaceful afternoons spent in the garden.

Suffering physically and psychologically, Clare turns to writing as a source of therapy. Intrigued by the local folklore, he re-examines his life and the world around him through myth and legend. Illness-induced fever dreams and strange voices in his head blur the lines between reality and these mythic tales.

The Girl Green As Elderflower explores the interplay between recovery and the rich tapestry of myths that can shape and transform our understanding of the world.

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The Girl Green As Elderflower by Randolph Stow is highly praised for its unique and rich depiction of Australia. Critics commend Stow's talent and the novel's eccentric yet accomplished storytelling. It is regarded as a rare pleasure for both new readers and long-time fans, highlighting Stow's poignant and poetic narrative style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925240283

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Kerryn Goldsworthy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 194

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