Iris Guiver Wilkinson, schrijvend als Robin Hyde, creëerde een oeuvre dat zich verdiepte in de complexiteit van sociale verdeeldheid en persoonlijke strijd. Ondanks de vroege tegenslagen in haar leven, waaronder letsel en jong moederschap, ontwikkelde ze zich tot een formidabele literaire stem. Haar schrijven weerspiegelde vaak haar eigen ervaringen, waarbij ze maatschappelijke kwesties met onverschrokken eerlijkheid aanpakte. Hyde benaderde haar thema's met een gedurfde visie, en bood lezers diepgaande inzichten in de menselijke conditie en de uitdagingen die daarbij komen kijken.
Featuring previously unpublished work, this epic poem by Robin Hyde showcases her unique voice and poetic vision. Edited by a prominent poet and scholar, the collection highlights Hyde's literary significance and offers fresh insights into her themes and stylistic choices. Readers can expect a rich exploration of language and emotion, reflecting the depth of Hyde's artistic legacy.
Strongly autobiographical, it vividly conveys the intensely felt worlds of the adolescent - love, poetry and England - and the enthralling but sometimes painful experience of growing up female; and its picture of family life in early-twentieth-century Wellington, in all its physical details, emotional tensions, muddle and variety, lingers in the mind
Set in the untamed and exotic landscapes of early New Zealand, the narrative follows Baron Charles de Thierry, who boldly declares himself Sovereign Chief of the unclaimed land. Robin Hyde skillfully intertwines historical events with imaginative possibilities, crafting a vivid account that feels both authentic and engaging. Her lyrical prose brings to life the adventures of this French adventurer and the burgeoning nation, making it a compelling exploration of ambition and identity in a formative period of New Zealand's history.
Set against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation of China in the late 1930s, the narrative follows a pioneering female journalist who bravely navigates the harsh realities of war. Through vivid and lyrical prose, she documents the suffering, resilience, and humanity she encounters while evading censorship to share her experiences with Woman To-Day. As the first woman to report from this tumultuous region, her journey reveals both the brutality of conflict and the moments of kindness that emerge amidst chaos, offering readers a unique and compelling perspective.