{"title":"Elizabeth Smither","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Elizabeth Smither, one of New Zealand's most cherished literary voices. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Elizabeth Smither has earned accolades for her delicate yet profound writing style that invites readers into her thoughtfully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection featuring works such as \"Angel Train,\" where Smither's talent for capturing the complexities of everyday life shines through. Her books, categorised under General Fiction, are celebrated for their introspective characters and evocative settings, weaving together tales that resonate on an emotional level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Smither's writing is marked by its lyrical quality and a keen observation of human nature, often infused with gentle humour and wisdom. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering her work for the first time, Smither's novels offer a rich reading experience that leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Elizabeth Smither's literary realm and enjoy her mastery in storytelling, where ordinary moments are transformed into extraordinary journeys. Each book is a testament to her skill and passion, making her a truly remarkable author in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angel-train-by-elizabeth-smither-9781991103383","title":"Angel Train","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngel Train\u003c\/i\u003e brings together four novellas on different themes and with very different central characters: a literary friendship between an English and New Zealand poet; a well-meaning Tasmanian highwayman and the DNA of righting wrongs; a fleeing French countess and, centuries later, the floundering marriage of an English actor and a lover of hydrangeas; and, in the final story, the mysterious goings-on observed by regular visitors to a town in the North Island's Tongariro National Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they convey the poignancy and bravery, folly and purpose of the human condition from perspectives ranging across countries, eras, ages, genders, and career paths. Each on its own offers a rich, fully created world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novella is a hybrid form that includes story, reminiscence, flights of fancy and wild imaginings; it has a power and shape of its own. In Elizabeth Smither's hands, it weaves a particular enchantment, combining the imaginative depth of a novel, the sharp observation of the short story, and the wit and elegance of the poet's craft. Full of curiosity and quiet insight, these are accessible, intriguing, beautifully wrought stories for readers of any genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Elizabeth Smither's meticulous prose illuminates her characters, while it turns them into symbols. She remains one of our most elegant stylists, a gently subversive anatomist of quiet lives. Read this rich quartet, and you'll never again refer to anybody or any life as 'just ordinary'.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117209829612,"sku":"9781991103383","price":37.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991103383__01532.jpg?v=1766140749"},{"product_id":"the-interview-rose-by-elizabeth-smither-9781776712298","title":"The Interview Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grass with little daisies in it springs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eas if springs are under my feet. I poke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ethe ferrule of my umbrella in it, as if\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eI need a prop for steadiness and yet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eit is a pretence: waterlogged or not\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003esomething like joy is running underneath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her twentieth poetry collection, Elizabeth Smither brings together a new ensemble of surprising images and charismatic companions. A herd of cows gathers around a radio to listen wide-eyed to a Mozart concerto. A frog leads us unhurriedly down the garden path. Jane Austen’s \u003cem\u003eEmma\u003c\/em\u003e makes an appearance. A cat critiques Wittgenstein. And a flamboyant fabric rose rescues a job interview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach poem in \u003cem\u003eThe Interview Rose \u003c\/em\u003eis a bridge between the private self and the physical world, travelling the long route through art, religion, philosophy, and the pleasures of language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264453394668,"sku":"9781776712298","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781776712298.webp?v=1769735277"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/elizabeth-smither.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}