“...the reality of late summer and early autumn when Adelaide, more than any place on earth, and as simply as pouring tea from a pot, pours fourth from a lavish cornucopia into gardens and parks and markets and arcade stalls a cascade of carnations and grapes and melons, guavas and Michaelmas daisies and tomatoes, zinnias and belladonna lilies and tuberoses, lavender and quinces and cumquats and pomegranates, roses and roses and roses.”
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Hal Porter, a British novelist, was born on February 16, 1911, and passed away on September 29, 1984. His works are renowned for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more
“Those who always have summer in their minds never see winter!”
“Summer in Adelaide: the nourishing and destructive golds, the soft fruit and the fire.”
“You were my long haired, tan skinned T̶a̶r̶z̶a̶n̶ Summer dream.”