De eindigheid der dagen
- 254bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
Een jonge Engelse smid trekt rond 1870 als methodistisch lekenprediker langs afgelegen dorpjes in Cornwall als zijn geloofsovertuiging aan het wankelen raakt.
Peter Hobbs Boeken
27 december 1973
Peter Hobbs creëert meeslepende proza die de diepten van de menselijke psyche en de complexiteit van relaties verkent. Zijn stijl wordt gekenmerkt door scherpe observatie en precieze taal. Hobbs onderzoekt in zijn verhalen vaak thema's als verlies, herinnering en de zoektocht naar identiteit. Zijn literaire benadering is meditatief en introspectief, wat lezers een diep verrijkende ervaring biedt.
In the Orchard, the Swallows
- 160bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
A tale of tenderness in the face of great and corrupt power, this is a heartbreaking novel written in prose of exquisite stillness and beauty.
"From 2006 to 2009, AA Bronson collaborated with artist Peter Hobbs on the project Invocation of the Queer Spirits. The rituals that resulted are evoked, and invoked in Queer Spirits, Bronson and Hobbs' diaristic and imagistic exploration of the project."--Note de l'éditeur
I Could Ride All Day In My Cool Blue Train
- 272bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
Exploring themes of loss and reflection, the narrative follows a divorced mother in Florida grappling with her fading life. It intertwines the story of a writer trapped in a dystopian setting, facing backlash for his controversial work while trying to appease a chaotic audience. Additionally, Pythagoras offers a unique perspective on his infamous issues with triangles, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.
The Short Day Dying
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- 8 uur lezen
Charles Wenmoth is a blacksmith and Methodist lay-preacher in the wildest reaches of South-West England. In his relationship with Harriet French, a blind girl who maintains her belief despite her debilitating condition, Wenmoth finds his fragile faith tested in the most trying of circumstances.
Exploring the profound themes of sex and death, this book delves into the fundamental aspects of human existence. It examines how these two forces shape our lives, influencing our experiences and understanding of the world. Through thought-provoking insights, the narrative invites readers to reflect on the connections between our beginnings and endings, ultimately revealing the complexities of life’s most essential drives.
