Lindsay Clarke ist ein britischer Romanautor, der für seine literarischen Leistungen gefeiert wird. Sein Roman "The Chymical Wedding", der teilweise vom Leben von Mary Anne Atwood inspiriert wurde, gewann 1989 den Whitbread Prize. Clarke's jüngster Roman "The Water Theatre" wird als ein Werk von immensem Umfang, Energie und Herz beschrieben, das gleichzeitig schön und zum Nachdenken anregend ist. Clarke, ein ehemaliger Pädagoge, der international tätig war, lehrt nun kreatives Schreiben und leitet Schreibwerkstätten.
Wenn der weise Meimne Finn einen guten Rat brauchte, mußte er nur an seinem Daumen der Erkenntnis lutschen, und schon wußte er, was ihm zu wissen nottat. Von den abenteuerlichen Folgen erzählt die Geschichte. Eine geheimnisvolle Welt voller Magie und Überraschungen: Liebe, Eifersucht, Treue, Verrat, Fluch und Rache. Überschäumender Erzählwitz. Überliefert seit 3000 Jahren - Geschichten, die die Welt verzaubern.
Odysseus, traumatized by the slaughter his own ingenuity unleashed, no longer believes himself fit to return to his wife and son. Driven both by tempests and torment, he embarks on a voyage that will take him to the margins of the world and deep into the shadows of his own heart.
PART TWO OF THE TROY QUARTET Bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there.
By the author of Sunday Whiteman, this novel of intellectual obsession and passion concerns two groups of people who are united in their investigation into the great experiment of nature in a Norfolk village, but divided by a century of time.
PART THREE OF THE TROY QUARTET Bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there.
PART ONE OF THE TROY QUARTET Bringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there.
Nineteen short plays about family, food, and one of our favorite holidays. This collection is perfect for classroom study or public performances, with actors from high school students to adults, and of course audiences of all ages.
Exploring the duality of Hermes, the messenger god, this verse sequence blends humor with ancient wisdom. Award-winning novelist Lindsay Clarke reinterprets classical myths, highlighting Hermes as a symbol of imagination, language, and the complexities of modern life. The work delves into themes of alchemy, the afterlife, and contemporary anxieties, presenting Hermes as a provocative figure relevant to today’s concerns, from technology to existential questions. This engaging portrayal invites readers to reflect on the poetic nature of the mind and the human experience.
Exploring themes such as the transformative power of imagination, the dream world of the unconscious, and our evolving relationship with nature, this collection showcases Lindsay Clarke's major essays and reflections over three decades. Known for his insightful and vibrant prose, Clarke delves into the enduring presence of myth and the evolution of consciousness, offering readers a profound examination of these pivotal subjects in contemporary society.
An inspirational account of the active power of compassion