Julia Darling war eine Schriftstellerin, deren Werk Themen menschlicher Verbundenheit und Widerstandsfähigkeit erforschte. Ihre frühe Karriere als Performance-Poetin verlieh ihrem Schreiben eine dynamische Energie und brachte Verse zu unerwarteten Zuhörern. Darling's Prosa befasst sich oft mit der Komplexität von Beziehungen und den stillen Dramen des Alltags, gekennzeichnet durch ihren scharfen Witz und ihre aufmerksame Beobachtung. Ihre literarischen Beiträge umfassten Gedichte, Kurzgeschichten und Romane und hinterließen ein Erbe an aufschlussreichen und bewegenden Erzählungen.
This collected edition commemorates the 10th anniversary of Julia Darling's death, and includes a substantial selection of unpublished work. Jackie Kay writes: "The poems are funny, irreverent, moving and never sentimental. You can recognise yourself in them, recognise your family. They are warm,... číst celé
Award-winning novelist Julia Darling's classic tale of the search for love, identity and acceptance is funny, poignant and bizarre by turns, as Gert gradually learns that her journey to the future must go via the past.
Set against a backdrop of a challenging Christmas season, the story follows fifteen-year-old Caris as she navigates family turmoil after her mother is arrested for shoplifting. With her father, Mac, striving to maintain stability, the arrival of Caris's chaotic grandmother adds to the tension. This poignant narrative explores themes of family dynamics, resilience, and the complexities of love during difficult times, all while capturing the spirit of the holidays in Newcastle upon Tyne.
In this definitive collection, Julia Darling's indomitable women emerge laughing, shouting and snarling. Their heartbreakingly funny stories portray women making their own worlds - of survival, love and loyalty. This exquisite book will enfold the reader in an origami of vivacious, witty narratives, exploring the fault lines in everyday life.