{"title":"Karen Blixen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the captivating Danish author, \u003cem\u003eKaren Blixen\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned for her evocative storytelling and rich narratives. Under the pen name Isak Dinesen, Blixen is most celebrated for her poignant memoir, \u003cstrong\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides a vivid and personal account of her life managing a coffee plantation in Kenya from 1914 to 1931. This masterpiece is not only a celebration of the beauty and diversity of Africa but also a profound reflection on the themes of love, loss, and human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who appreciate elegant simplicity, \u003cem\u003eOut of Africa: Popular Penguins\u003c\/em\u003e offers an accessible edition of this enduring classic, providing a gateway to experience Blixen's literary prowess. Delve deeper into Blixen's imaginative world with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Dreaming Child\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling addition to her body of work that showcases her talent in crafting intricate narratives imbued with a sense of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection spans the enchanting genres of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir and General Fiction, perfect for readers seeking insightful and immersive narratives. Whether you are discovering Blixen for the first time or revisiting her works, this selection promises to offer thought-provoking and delightful reading experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"out-of-africa-by-karen-blixen-9780241951439","title":"Out of Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lyrical and luminous memoir of Kenya that launched a million tourist trails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills . . . Up in this high air you breathed easily . . . you woke up in the morning and thought—Here I am, where I ought to be.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya in 1914 to manage a coffee plantation, her heart belonged to Africa. Drawn to the intense colours and ravishing landscapes, Blixen spent her happiest years on the farm, and her experiences and friendships with the people around her are vividly recalled in these memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a remarkable and unconventional woman, and of a way of life that has vanished forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376673509612,"sku":"9780241951439","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3227933482274.jpg?v=1744830699"},{"product_id":"out-of-africa-popular-penguins-by-karen-blixen-9780143566366","title":"Out of Africa: Popular Penguins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1914, Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya with her husband to run a coffee farm. Drawn to the exquisite beauty of Africa, she spent her happiest years there until the plantation failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA poignant farewell to her beloved farm, \u003cem\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/em\u003e describes her friendships with the local people, her dedication to the landscape and wildlife, and her great love for the adventurer Denys Finch-Hatton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376704835820,"sku":"9780143566366","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2379853482239.jpg?v=1744830772"},{"product_id":"the-dreaming-child-by-isak-dinesen-9780241746950","title":"The Dreaming Child","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs for me I have one ambition only- to invent stories, very beautiful stories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGothic, expansive and truly spellbinding, Karen Blixen's short stories offer incisive psychological portraits and imaginative visions of war, longing and tender love. Here, an orphan boy creates an elaborate fantasy of a life of grandeur, a feudal lord sets a peasant woman a deadly task, and a young woman resists against her captors, in the midst of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46463460180204,"sku":"9780241746950","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241746950.jpg?v=1747871738"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/karen-blixen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}