The Mousewife
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In this exquisitely poignant fable, an unassuming little mousewife spent her days collecting crumbs and tending to her nest within the orderly, predictable confines of a spinster’s home, until an exotic captive upends her entire perception of existence. While her practical husband can think of nothing but cheese, she harbor a quiet, persistent yearning for something grander than the domestic walls around her. The arrival of a mournful turtledove trapped inside a gilded cage shifts her world forever; through their tender, shared confidences, the dove introduces her to the sublime wonders of the sky, tumbling clouds, and distant stars. This extraordinary friendship sparks a deep-seated empathy within her soul, prompting a quiet act of courage that is both beautiful and devastating.Derived from a historical journal entry penned by Dorothy Wordsworth for her brother William, Rumer Godden’s timeless tale is a masterful exploration of sacrifice, the bitter-sweet cost of liberation, and the transformative power of perspective. Godden’s prose is beautifully sparse yet profoundly evocative, balancing a gentle melancholy with an enduring philosophical depth that resonates as deeply with adult readers as it does with children. Enhanced by the brilliant, atmospheric pen-and-ink drawings of Newbery Medalist William Pène du Bois, this elegant first edition stands as a monumental work of mid-century children's literature that continues to enchant discerning collectors.
Author: Rumer Godden
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In this exquisitely poignant fable, an unassuming little mousewife spent her days collecting crumbs and tending to her nest within the orderly, predictable confines of a spinster’s home, until an exotic captive upends her entire perception of existence. While her practical husband can think of nothing but cheese, she harbor a quiet, persistent yearning for something grander than the domestic walls around her. The arrival of a mournful turtledove trapped inside a gilded cage shifts her world forever; through their tender, shared confidences, the dove introduces her to the sublime wonders of the sky, tumbling clouds, and distant stars. This extraordinary friendship sparks a deep-seated empathy within her soul, prompting a quiet act of courage that is both beautiful and devastating.Derived from a historical journal entry penned by Dorothy Wordsworth for her brother William, Rumer Godden’s timeless tale is a masterful exploration of sacrifice, the bitter-sweet cost of liberation, and the transformative power of perspective. Godden’s prose is beautifully sparse yet profoundly evocative, balancing a gentle melancholy with an enduring philosophical depth that resonates as deeply with adult readers as it does with children. Enhanced by the brilliant, atmospheric pen-and-ink drawings of Newbery Medalist William Pène du Bois, this elegant first edition stands as a monumental work of mid-century children's literature that continues to enchant discerning collectors.