Janet Burrowayová je autorkou sedmi románů, které se vyznačují pronikavým pohledem na lidskou psychiku a společenské dynamiky. Její díla často zkoumají složité vztahy a morální dilemata s vytříbeným jazykem a mistrovským vypravěčským stylem. Burrowayová je také uznávanou pedagožkou tvůrčího psaní, jejíž vliv formuje generace spisovatelů. Její psaní je ceněné pro svou hloubku, citlivost a literární zručnost.
The arrival of four million relentless wasps threatens the town of Itching Down. Amidst the chaos, Bap the Baker devises a wild plan that could save the community from the invasive pests. As the situation escalates, the story unfolds with humor and creativity, showcasing the lengths to which one determined individual will go to protect his town.
A cumulative rhyme recounts the efforts of a circus troop to move their stranded circus truck off the railroad track.
Famous from ancient Greek literature as King Agamemnon's capital, Mycenae was the site of almost unbroken excavation during the 20th century, and this continues today. In presenting a full up-to-date account of the site and placing it in its geographical and historical setting, the author concentrates on the great buildings of the citadel—the Lion Gate, the Cult Centre, and the Palace Complex—which flourished during the palatial Period in the 14th and 13th centuries BC. But she also investigates the legends associated with Mycenae and examines the evidence for the pre-palatial and post-palatial periods. Additionally, she is able to incorporate new information on the town and tombs outside the citadel.
Four million wasps invade Itching Down, so the villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap them.
During the rehearsals of her ex-husband, Boyd's play--which comes to a comically tragic end--costume designer Shaara Soole becomes a reluctant ally of Boyd's new and much younger wife, Wendy
Classic creative writing text now in its tenth edition.
Exploring the life of Janet Burroway, this book delves into her experiences as an aspiring writer in a pre-feminist era, paralleling her journey with that of Sylvia Plath. Both women shared similar backgrounds, including prestigious educational paths and roles in publishing, but Burroway's narrative highlights her resilience in navigating the challenges of balancing career aspirations with societal expectations of love and family, ultimately showcasing her survival and literary contributions.
"Her style has the precision of John Updike's and the charm of Conan Doyle's… and her novel contains some of the most dazzling bits of description I have come across." --The New York Times Book Review"…as tiresome a novel as you will meet in a day's march." --The Daily Telegraph