The story of a man, Elzeard Bouffier, who planted trees on land which was dying because of a lack of vegetation__
Norma Lorre Goodrich Boeken
Norma Lorre Goodrich was een auteur en hoogleraar vergelijkende literatuurwetenschap, bekend om haar onconventionele theorie die de oorsprong van Koning Arthur in Schotland plaatste. Haar academische werk dook diep in de Arthurlegenden en bood een nieuw perspectief op hun wortels en betekenis. Goodrich inspireerde met haar carrière studenten en lezers om traditionele verhalen te heroverwegen en verborgen waarheden in literaire schatten te zoeken.
Drawing on the works of Joseph Campbell, Robert Graves, Sigmund Freud, Sir James Frazier and other scholars, as well as her own extensive research, Norma Lorre Goodrich brings to light the powerful yet neglected women--priestesses from Asia Minor to Ireland--who influenced the formation of western civilization.
Jean Giono's literary legacy, established after his death in 1970, highlights his mastery in adapting classical literary forms such as epic, pastoral, and tragedy to explore the complexities of modern existence. His works resonate with the struggles of the twentieth century, making timeless themes relevant to contemporary life. Giono's novels serve as a mirror for humanity, illuminating self-understanding and the surrounding world while instilling courage and hope in readers across generations.
