Wolf Solent
Wolf Solent by John Cowper Powys, published by HarperCollins in 1984, is a novel that explores the complexities of human relationships within a small Dorset village. Spanning 613 pages, this edition presents a vivid narrative where the protagonist, Wolf Solent, returns to his native community, only to discover its deep-seated vices. His journey is marked by a romantic entanglement with the beautiful Gerda and a haunting passion for the ethereal Christie, reflecting the intricate dynamics of love and desire.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that delves into themes of life, death, and the dualities of existence. The novel captures the essence of an ingrown community, blending humor with poignant observations on the nature of reality and appearance. Through its complex characters and their interactions, Wolf Solent invites contemplation on the eternal struggles between good and evil, matter and spirit. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Powys’s exploration of these timeless themes, making it a significant work in the realm of fiction.
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Wolf Solent returns in maturity to his native Dorset village and finds a typical ingrown community, rotten with vices. He shows himself ripe for such a community and falls in love with the incredibly beautiful Gerda, who enchants his heart, but develops a passion for the wraithlike Christie, who captures his soul. Complex, humorous, and vividly romantic, this novel orchestrate eternal themes – the ecstacies and degradations of lover and beloved, life and death, good and evil, matter and spirit, reality and appearance – and must be considered one of the few great apocalyptic works of our time.
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