{"product_id":"2026770001090-secondhand-the-mousewife","title":"The Mousewife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820225966299,"sku":"2026770001090-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2ecb7fd1-2989-4f99-92f7-f84e46b5dbe4.png?v=1780054632","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001090-secondhand-the-mousewife","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}