Gaarder, Jostein
The Ringmaster's Daughter
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753817001
- author:
- Gaarder, Jostein
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 200mm X 132mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Ringmaster's Daughter by Jostein Gaarder is a captivating tale of fantasy and reality. When Panina Manina, a trapeze artist, falls and breaks her neck, she wears an amulet of amber that holds a deep significance for the ringmaster. This story is narrated by Petter, a precocious child with a vivid imagination, who has made a living selling stories to those struggling with writer's block. As he spins his tales, Petter finds himself trapped in a web of his own making. A masterful blend of fantasy and reality, The Ringmaster's Daughter is a thought-provoking read that explores the complexities of storytelling and the power of imagination.