Hope Mirrlees
Hope Mirrlees (1887–1978) was a British author and poet. She is best known for her fantasy novel 'Lud-in-the-Mist' (1926), which is highly regarded in the genre for its fairy-tale elements and rich prose. Mirrlees also published poetry and was close friends with fellow writer Virginia Woolf. Her work was largely unrecognized during her lifetime but has since gained a cult following and critical acclaim.
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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