The Girl Green as Elderflower: Text Classics

Discover 'The Girl Green as Elderflower: Text Classics', a captivating novel where reality intertwines with folklore. This exquisite B-format paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company, features an insightful introduction by renowned critic Kerryn Goldsworthy. Immerse yourself in the story of Crispin Clare, who, ravaged by a tropical disease, returns to his ancestral home in East Anglia. As he grapples with his illness, the boundaries of reality and myth blur amidst enchanting local folklore. Randolph Stow expertly crafts a narrative that combines family dynamics with echoes of old English myths, creating a mesmerizing imaginative landscape. This beautifully crafted book features 208 pages of rich storytelling, perfect for literature enthusiasts and fans of classic fiction. Shipped brand new, 'The Girl Green as Elderflower' offers a unique journey through a world where the past and present collide, inviting readers to explore themes of illness, recovery, and the profound connections among folklore, family, and identity. Enjoy FREE shipping on this literary treasure, ideal for your personal library or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Indulge in this timeless classic that merges storytelling with the beauty of myth — order your copy today and experience the magic for yourself!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240283
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 208


Description:
Introduction by Kerryn Goldsworthy.Laid low by a tropical disease and an accompanying malaise, Crispin Clare returns to his ancestral home in East Anglia. Local folklore seeps into his fever dreams and into his writing, and the lines between reality and myth soon start to blur. In this finely woven tale of illness and recovery, family and fable, Randolph Stow creates a unique imaginative landscape, populated by figures from old English myths and legends, and from Clare?s present.

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