Description
In 19th-century Cornwall, Ellen Gluyas, a young woman of humble origins, finds her life transformed through marriage. However, a fateful shipwreck strands her in a wild, unfamiliar land, forcing a profound reevaluation of her identity and the very nature of civilization. As she navigates this harsh new reality, Ellen grapples with themes of survival, the constraints of societal expectations, and the complex dynamics of colonialism. Patrick White masterfully crafts a narrative that is both an intimate character study and a sweeping exploration of humanity's place in the natural world.
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paperback
Viking Press
Published Jan 1, 1977
405 pages
ISBN: 0670330736
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Fringe of Leaves by Patrick White.