As the rest of the world lies sleeping, Eleanor straps her infant daughter, Amy, into the back of her car. This is the moment she knew must come, when they will walk out on her husband Leon and a marriage in ruins since his return from Vietnam. Together, she and Amy will journey to blue mountain, a place of enchantment and refuge that lit up Eleanor's childhood. As the car eats up the miles, so Eleanor's mind dives back into her fractured relationship with her mother, Kitty. Kitty who asked for so much from life, from love, from family. Kitty who had battled so hard to prise her husband George out of the grip of war. Kitty, whose disapproving voice rings so loud in Eleanor's head.
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Sarah Schmidt, author of a debut novel, brings a unique perspective to her writing, shaped by her work in a public library. Her literary style is characterized by keen observation and an ability to capture complex human emotions. Schmidt focuses on themes that resonate with everyday life, offering readers an enriching and thought-provoking experience. Her prose is often described as fresh and engaging, making her a promising voice in contemporary literature.






- 2022
- 2017
See What I Have Done: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2018
- 342 pages
- 12 hours of reading
'Eeerie and compelling' Paula Hawkins - SEE WHAT I HAVE DONE is a haunting retelling of the infamous Lizzie Borden murders from a dazzling debut novelist.
- 2017
Schmidt's portrayal of Lizzie is haunting and complex, a deeply psychological portrait that forces the reader to question their preconceptions about what women are capable of - for better and worse. Both disturbing and gripping, it is an outstanding debut novel about love, death and the lifelong repercussions of unresolved grief. Observer
- 2016
Sprachen des Sammelns
Literatur als Medium und Reflexionsform des Sammelns
Seit ihrer Entstehung widmet die Literatur dem Sammeln eine große Aufmerksamkeit: Sie nimmt Methoden, Gegenstände, Protagonisten und Institutionen ins Visier und reflektiert, modifiziert oder subvertiert dabei wissenschaftliche Sammlungsobjekte und -strukturen. Sprachen des Sammelns vereint Studien aus Literatur-, Kunst- und Kulturwissenschaft ebenso wie Beiträge von Schriftsteller/innen und Künstler/innen, in denen ein erweiterter Literaturbegriff zum Tragen kommt. Inwiefern kann Sprache selbst als eine Form der Sammlung verstanden werden? Lässt sich die Funktion einer Sammlung analog zur Sprache denken? In vier systematischen Abschnitten wenden sich die Beiträge der Beschreibbarkeit von Dingen und der Sprachdinglichkeit zu, sie untersuchen Dynamik und Statik von Ordnungsstrukturen, befragen den Menschen als Sammlungssubjekt und -objekt und widmen sich demjenigen, was als Abjekt, Rest oder Abfall aus der Sammlung wieder herausfällt.
- 2015
The research paper explores the rich biodiversity of Latin America, highlighting its vulnerable flora, fauna, and unique ecosystems. It discusses the role of protected areas in conserving land cover and ecosystem services amidst increasing global demand for natural resources. The study emphasizes the challenges posed by resource extraction and intensive land use, which threaten these vital ecosystems. Through this analysis, it underscores the importance of effective biodiversity and conservation management strategies in the region.
- 2008
The acquisition of phonology
Schriftliche Hausarbeit im Rahmen der Ersten Staatsprüfung für das Lehramt an Gymnasien/Gesamtschulen
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Focusing on the acquisition of phonology, this critical essay explores how children rapidly develop language skills in their early years. It highlights the complexities involved in mastering their mother tongue, including phonology, morphology, syntax, lexis, semantics, and pragmatic rules. While the stages of language acquisition are presented universally, special attention is given to English phonology. The work aims to inform parents and educators about the developmental process, including common errors and unique utterances children make during the first four to six years of language learning.