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The Godwits Fly
The Godwits Fly | Robin Hyde
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A reissue of a New Zealand classic novel, with an extensive introduction by Patrick Sandbrook, one of the group of scholars working on the Hyde project. Strongly autobiographical, The Godwits Fly vividly evokes the complexities of family life and the intensely felt world of a single-minded young woman in Wellington in the 1930s.
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quirkyreader
Godwits Fly | Robin Hyde
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I just found the #Persephone reading group on goodreads. And this month's read is "Godwits Fly". And after a few days reprieve, Winter is back in Mid-Michigan.

MayJasper Thanks I didn't know about the group 6y
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The Godwits Fly | Robin Hyde
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I picked this because I'm trying to read more books written by NZers and also because Iris Wilkinson's life fascinates me - it is so tragic. This novel is close to her life and the narrative is overwhelmed at times by dream and memory and poetry. But that's why it's so special. She writes so beautifully, so originally. Hugely descriptive and thoughtful - a lot about the tragedy of being a woman and not fitting the mold of the time.

Centique An important note - it's sad that like most books written by white NZers in the 1930s, Maori are almost invisible in this novel. There are a couple of instances of racist language too. Necessary to know that as a portrait of NZ in the 30s, this is lacking in that respect. 7y
LeahBergen #PersephoneBooks. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Centique @LeahBergen yes they're great aren't they? I can feel a collection coming on for my bookshelves! 7y
quirkyreader I got this one as a Christmas gift to myself. 7y
Centique @quirkyreader oh I hope you love it. I think it makes it special knowing how close to her own life it is 😍 7y
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#bookmail. This has been sitting in the office for a few days. Luckily I stopped by for a biscuit and a coffee. And suprise, surprise it was given to me. So now I have another lovely #Persephonebooks in my collection.

LeahBergen Nice! 7y
Gulfsidemusing Persephone! 😍 7y
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This is my #TBRTuesday for the week. I love the Persephone editions. I usually order about four a year direct from the shop even though I know that they can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. The Godwits Fly will be one of my next purchases. I just need to figure out what the other one will be. What tittles has everyone else enjoyed from Persephone? #PersephoneBooks .

daena I have a deep love for Persephone. My best friend travels to London for work, and often picks me up a book. Dorothy Whipple is my most favorite! 8y
BooksForYears I'm just about finished with my next #PersephoneBooks book - GOOD EVENING MRS. CRAVEN. I have much 💕 for that publisher!! 8y
LeahBergen Hmmm... I loved The Making of a Marchioness, The Priory, Miss Buncle's Book...Let me think if some more! 😍 8y
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