Hope Mirrlees
Hope Mirrlees was a British author known for her influential fantasy novel 'Lud-in-the-Mist' and her poetry. She was a significant figure in early 20th-century literature and had connections with the Bloomsbury Group.
Books
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1. Lud-in-the-Mist
In the novel, the tranquil life of the citizens of a quaint country town, which has a deep-seated aversion to anything related to fairyland or magic, is disrupted when the forbidden fruit from the neighboring, mystical land begins to affect their children. The protagonist, a respectable mayor and a man of reason, is forced to confront the town's historical and cultural denial of the supernatural as he embarks on a journey to restore order. His quest leads him to unravel a complex tapestry of secrets, challenging his beliefs and the very fabric of reality, as the town grapples with the reconciliation of its rational laws and the enchanting allure of the otherworldly.
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