Lindsay Clarke is a British novelist celebrated for his literary achievements. His novel, The Chymical Wedding, partly inspired by the life of Mary Anne Atwood, garnered the Whitbread Prize in 1989. Clarke's most recent novel, The Water Theatre, is hailed as a work of immense scope, energy, and heart, noted for being simultaneously beautiful and thought-provoking. A former educator who worked internationally, Clarke now lectures in creative writing and leads writing workshops.
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
Opowiedziana przez Femiosa, pieśniarza z Itaki i przyjaciela Odyseusza, nowa wersja mit�w i legend, kt�rymi obrosła wojna tocząca się pod Troją. Jest to także opowieść o dw�ch pokoleniach ludzi zmagających się ze swoim losem w bezczasowej strefie na przecięciu mitu i historii, gdzie konflikty rozdzierające ludzkie serca są odbiciem waśni między nieśmiertelnymi bogami.