Owls Do Cry: Text Classics

Discover the beauty and depth of Janet Frame's 'Owls Do Cry: Text Classics' — a poignant literary masterpiece that explores the intricacies of family and personal struggle. This stunning B-format paperback edition (ISBN: 9781922147899) published by The Text Publishing Company in 2014 features 304 pages of captivating storytelling. Set against a backdrop of hardship and poverty, 'Owls Do Cry' vividly narrates the lives of the Withers family, including twelve-year-old Francie, who embarks on her first job at the woollen mills, and her brother Toby, who grapples with epilepsy and a reluctance to attend school. The youngest sibling, Chicks, and their sister Daphne, whose poetic vision leads to a heartbreaking fate, complete this unforgettable family portrait. Frame's masterful prose melds beauty with a raw sensitivity, inviting you to reflect deeply on the human condition. Immerse yourself in this essential classic of New Zealand literature and appreciate the profound themes of tragedy and resilience. As part of our commitment to making literature accessible, we offer FREE shipping on this book. Please note that combined shipping with other products is not available for this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery after your order. Order 'Owls Do Cry: Text Classics' today and embark on a literary journey that resonates with the spirit of adventure and emotional exploration.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922147899
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 304


Description:
So the day promised fair, and the sea lay like a quilt with the waves tucked under, and the trees wavering like leafless water, cut to fit from a transparent block of blue air and frost.
Owls Do Cry tells the story of the Withers family- Francie, who is twelve and about to start work at the woollen mills, hard drudgery sweetened with the thrill of riding a bike to work; Toby, who would rather play at the dump than go to school, where the dark velvet cloak of epilepsy often wraps itself around him; Chicks, the youngest; and Daphne, whose rich poetic way of seeing the world leads to a heartbreaking life in institutions.
Janet Frame writes of hardship, poverty and tragedy with beauty and a deep sensitivity. Owls Do Cry is a poetic masterpiece.


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