Hella S. Haase
The Black Lake
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846273230
- author:
- Hella S. Haase
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Portobello Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 14
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Black Lake by Hella S. Haasse is set against the lush backdrop of Java's landscape, where two boys spend their days exploring the vast lakes and teeming forests. Their shared sense of adventure cannot bridge the gulf between their backgrounds, as one is the son of a Dutch plantation owner and the other the son of a servant. As they grow up, the boys become estranged, only to meet again years later in an explosive and emblematic encounter that marks them even more deeply than their childhood friendship did. This powerful story explores the complexities of class and identity, and the enduring impact of past relationships on our lives. Haasse's writing is a poignant reflection of the human experience, capturing the nuances of relationships and the power of chance encounters to shape our destinies.
Related Products
Related Products
Crater Lake, Evolution (Crater Lake)
Killick, Jennifer
Return to the Secret Lake (Secret Lake)
Inglis, Karen
The Lake Pagoda (Oriental Lake Collection The)
Bennett, Ann
The Lake Pavilion (Oriental Lake Collection The)
Bennett, Ann
The Lake House
Morton, Kate