Norma Lorre Goodrich was an author and professor of comparative literature, renowned for her unconventional theory positing King Arthur's Scottish origins. Her scholarship delved deeply into Arthurian legends, offering a fresh perspective on their roots and significance. Through her academic career, Goodrich inspired students and readers alike to reconsider traditional narratives and seek hidden truths within literary treasures.
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.
The story of a man, Elzeard Bouffier, who planted trees on land which was dying because of a lack of vegetation__
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.