“I have watched the river and the sea for a lifetime. I have seen rivers rob soil from the roots of trees until the giants came foundering down. I have watched shores slip and perish, the channels silt and change; what was beach become a swamp and a headland tumble into the sea. An island has eroded in silent pain since my boyhood, and reefs have become islands. Yet the old people used to say, People pass away, but not the land. It remains forever. Maybe that is so. The land changes. The land continues. The sea changes. The sea remains.”
Quote by Keri Hulme
Work
The Bone People: A Novel
Set in New Zealand, this novel delves into the complex relationships between a woman, a child, and a man, each struggling with their own personal demons and societal expectations. The story is rich with symbolism and cultural nuances, offering a profound look at the human experience. more
Author
Keri Hulme
Keri Hulme is a New Zealand writer known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insight. Her works often explore themes of personal identity, cultural conflict, and female experience, reflecting New Zealand's multicultural background. Born on March 9, 1947, Hulme's novel 'The Bone People' won the Man Booker Prize in 1985. more
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