Heartland
Heartland by Wilson Harris, published by Peepal Tree Press in 2009, is a visionary novel that explores the inner journey of Zechariah Stevenson, the son of a wealthy businessman in Georgetown. Set against the backdrop of a timber depot deep within the forest, the narrative delves into Zechariah’s experiences of isolation, suspicion from a fraud scandal, and the mysterious events surrounding his father’s death and his mistress’s disappearance. This edition spans 104 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich exploration of self-discovery as Zechariah confronts his previously held beliefs about life while immersed in the natural world. The novel offers a sensuous depiction of Guyanese flora and fauna, emphasizing the profound connection between humanity and nature. Through Zechariah’s journey, the book presents a reflective and ecological vision, inviting contemplation on the complexities of existence and the environment.
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This visionary novel follows the inner journey of Zechariah Stevenson, the son of a wealthy Georgetown businessman, while he works as the watchman at a timber depot deep within the interior. Isolated in the forest and having endured the suspicion of a fraud scandal, the mysterious death of his father, and the disappearance of his mistress, Zechariah begins a journey of self-discovery as he deconstructs previously held certainties about life by losing himself in nature. An immensely sensuous evocation of Guyanese flora and fauna and its potential impact on the imagination, this classic novel, first published in 1964, is a profound plea for an ecological vision of mankind’s relationship to nature.
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