“...this blessing of loneliness was not really loneliness. Real loneliness was something unendurable. What one wanted when exhausted by the noise and impact of physical bodies was not no people but disembodied people; all those denizens of beloved books who could be taken to one's heart and put away again, in silence, and with no hurt feelings.”
In this evocative narrative, the reader is immersed in a world where the scent of water becomes a metaphor for life's journey. The story delves into the intricate tapestry of human connections, highlighting the profound impact of the natural world on the characters' lives. more
Elizabeth Goudge was a British author born on April 24, 1900, in Kent, England, and passed away on April 1, 1984. Known for her delicate emotions and rich imagination, her works mainly include historical novels and fantasy novels. Goudge's writing often explores themes of humanity, faith, and morality, which have won her a wide audience. more
“I could be the lone Eskimo, friend of whales and seals." The Panopticon”
“Noć je bila od onih u kojima se usamljenost čini kao nesvladiva daljina.”