Discover 'The Black Horse and Other Stories,' a remarkable collection of twelve short stories by renowned New Zealand poet Ruth Dallas. This brand-new paperback, published by Otago University Press in 2000, draws readers into a vivid portrayal of life in southern New Zealand. Through Dallas's keen observation and poetic prose, you'll meet an array of characters—from a weary farmer in a navy blue suit to a woman struggling against the elements—who share in life's profound unspoken truths. Each story is an exploration of ordinary working people, meticulously crafted with a depth that resonates with universal themes of grief, love, childhood, and resilience. The carefully rendered landscapes of small towns, struggling farms, and shifting waters echo the emotional landscapes of the characters, making this a timeless addition to any literary collection. Ideal for fans of contemporary New Zealand fiction or those who appreciate beautifully told short stories, this book is a treasure for readers seeking insight into the human condition. Perfect for gifting or personal indulgence, add this poetic masterpiece to your library today. With reliable delivery options, receiving your copy is always prompt and secure. Don't miss the chance to step into the evocative world of Ruth Dallas.

CONDITION: BRAND NEW
Title: The Black Horse and Other Stories
Publisher: Otago University Press 01/05/2000
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Book Type: Book
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Twelve short stories by one of New Zealand's best-loved poets are collected here. Set in the south, they are spare pieces of prose, showing an eye for detail and for the ironies of life.
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The people in these stories do not speak very much, and what they often say has to carry the weight of everything that is unspoken. We meet a farmer from Burnt Valley - his navy blue suit stretched tightly over his bent shoulders, a woman huddled under am oilskin trying to coax the fire to burn, a child jumping backwards and forwards over the ditch and singing. These people plant gardens, chop wood, make jam - everyday tasks that go on through grief and pleasure, childhood and old-age, making a framework for endurance. They are 'Ordinary people. I like writing about ordinary working people'. The stories of Ruth Dallas echo the precisely observed landscape of her poems; a New Zealand of small towns and struggling farms where sheets of water cover the low-lying paddocks, and macrocarpas share the rusted roofs of old wooden farmhouses. While the landscape is particular, the stories are universal. Like the best writers in this tradition, Dallas makes the connection by drawing us into a world that we instantly recognise and are unable to forget.