Rumer Godden Livres
10 décembre 1907 – 8 novembre 1998
Margaret Rumer Godden fut une auteure acclamée dont la production littéraire fut profondément façonnée par ses années de formation passées en Inde. Son œuvre considérable englobe des romans, de la poésie, des pièces de théâtre, des biographies et des livres pour enfants, souvent situés sur la toile de fond vivante de l'Inde. Elle possédait une perspicacité aiguë pour la condition humaine, explorant des relations complexes et des vies intérieures avec une prose lyrique. La voix distinctive de Godden donnait vie à des décors riches et à des personnages aux multiples facettes, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu captivant de mondes divers.
In This House of Brede
- 390pages
- 14 heures de lecture
The narrative explores the contrast between worldly ambition and spiritual fulfillment through the life of Philippa Talbot, who leaves her successful career to embrace a life of devotion at Brede Abbey. Amidst the abbey's rigorous routine of work and prayer, she faces challenges that test her spirit and reshape her mission. The story emphasizes themes of self-gift, personal transformation, and the true essence of peace, illustrating that one's worth in God's eyes is determined by aspirations rather than past achievements.
A captivating classic novel of a poor girl striving to create beauty among the bombsites of postwar London.
Coromandel Sea Change is a charming and witty India-set novel from Rumer Godden, the author of Black Narcissus.
Little Plum
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
When Gem moves into The House Next Door, Nona and Belinda think she’s stuck up and vow to have nothing to do with her. But the beautiful Japanese doll in her window soon attracts their attention. They name her Little Plum because her clothes are decorated with plum blossom – but unlike Nona’s Japanese dolls, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower, Little Plum seems unloved and uncared for. Will the three girls ever become friends?
Miss Happiness and Miss Flower
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Miss Happiness and Miss Flower is a charming story about friendship and family from one of our greatest ever storytellers, Rumer Godden.
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A delightful adaptation of a traditional tale with a Scottish twist! With a story by Rumer Godden, one of the UK's most acclaimed authors, and charming artwork by best-selling illustrator Mairi Hedderwick, creator of Katie Morag.
The faded elegance of Les Oeillets, with its bullet-scarred staircase and serene garden bounded by high walls; Eliot, the charming Englishman who became the children's guardian while their mother lay ill in hospital; sophisticated Mademoiselle Zizi, hotel patronne, and Eliot's devoted lover; 16 year old Joss, the oldest Grey girl, suddenly, achingly beautiful. And the Marne river flowing silent and slow beyond them all...The Greengage Summer is Rumer Godden's tense, evocative portrait of love and deceit in the Champagne country of the Marne - which became a memorable film starring Kenneth More and Susannah York.
A beautiful illustrated edition of Rumer Godden's classic story about Tottie, the little wooden doll.
