{"title":"Joyce Cary","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eJoyce Cary\u003c\/em\u003e, a notable figure in 20th-century literature renowned for his innovative storytelling and pioneering narrative style. Renowned for his deep exploration of human nature and society, Cary's novels offer a compelling blend of wit, humour, and profound insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Joyce Cary's admired works is the \u003cem\u003eFirst Trilogy\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of interconnected yet individually enriching novels that explore the complexities of the human spirit. Start with \u003cem\u003eHerself Surprised\u003c\/em\u003e, where the life of a spirited artist is richly detailed through a series of humorous and heartrending anecdotes. Follow this with \u003cem\u003eTo Be a Pilgrim\u003c\/em\u003e, which continues the exploration of the human desire for meaning and redemption, all conveyed through Cary's trademark lyrical prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trilogy concludes with the critically acclaimed novel \u003cem\u003eThe Horse's Mouth\u003c\/em\u003e, where readers are invited into the chaotic and beautifully unpredictable world of the unpredictable artist Gulley Jimson. This particular novel stands out for its unique narrative voice and has captivated readers with its vivid portrayal of the artistic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly balancing entertainment with philosophical depth, Joyce Cary's general fiction works are a brilliant choice for those eager to delve into literature that offers both thought-provoking content and narrative charm. Explore this collection to appreciate how Cary masterfully crafts tales that remain timelessly relevant and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herself-surprised-to-be-a-pilgrim-the-horses-mouth-by-joyce-cary-9781841594347","title":"Herself Surprised, To Be a Pilgrim, The Horse's Mouth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only hardback one-volume edition of Cary's classic trilogy, in which three remarkably different characters narrate their interlocking stories across half a century in a gloriously inventive and dazzling triptych.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom her prison cell, the irrepressible, magnetic Sara Monday looks back on the past half-century of her life in \u003cem\u003eHerself Surprised\u003c\/em\u003e. Born into a poor family, her employment while still a young girl as a cook in a middle-class household set her on a colourful and picaresque path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTo Be a Pilgrim\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom Wilcher, a wealthy and disgraced lawyer who has been both Sara's employer and her lover, has retreated to his estate near the end of his life to wrestle with his tormented conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd at the centre of \u003cem\u003eThe Horse's Mouth\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming, talented, impoverished artist named Gulley Jimson—also a lover of Sara Monday—who is a restless, rebellious, and self-serving scoundrel whose antics verge on the appalling and farcical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead together, these three vigorous and unforgettable narrative voices offer a sweeping vision of the first half of the twentieth century that is lyrical, profane, tragic, and comic all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1941, 1942, and 1944, the novels in Cary's trilogy were designed to reveal three complex characters, not only as they see themselves, but as they are seen by one another, resulting in a work of three-dimensional depth and force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Family life just goes on. Toughest thing in the world. But of course it is also the microcosm of a world. You get everything there—birth, life, death, love and jealousy, conflict of wills, of authority and freedom, the new and the old. And I always choose the biggest stage possible for my theme...' - Joyce Cary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072563626220,"sku":"9781841594347","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18842503482843.jpg?v=1765117056"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joyce-cary.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}