Phoenix Generation [Paperback]

Henry Williamson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999 | Series: A Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight (Book 12)

In Volume 12 in A Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight series, Phillip and Lucy have now been married for some years; but Phillip is still restless, forever seeking the pure love that he felt for his first wife. Drawn to his secretary Felicity because of her dose resemblance to Barley, he still holds back Will Phillip ever be entirely hers, she wonders? When the three of them move to Monachorum House, whose land abuts a trout stream, so that Phillip can observe the fish for his next book, the web of love and affection between them becomes increasingly entangled. Still obsessed by memories of World War I, he revisits the Western Front, where scenes of the past rise before him, and at home political tensions rise.

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". . .a feat of recollection that has something in it which is akin to genius. . . of permanent literary and historical value." -- Goronwy

About the Author

Henry Williamson is the author of the classic Tarka the Otter, as well as the 15 volume series, "A Chronicle of Ancient Sunlight". He died in 1977.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750921528
• ISBN-13: 978-0750921527
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,819,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another "Ancient Sunlight" triumph, April 1, 2000

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Brian M. Kulesza (Joliet, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Phoenix Generation (Paperback)

Much of this volume, as well as "A Solitary War" and "The Power of the Dead" focus on the pummeling of tradition by progress, as well as Philip's desire to forge a happy life with Lucy and her [unfortunately] rather obtuse family. Despite his best efforts to farm in Devon, he can never seem to reach success in all his attempts. Again, this is one of the many autobiographical aspects of the "Chronicle." I call this a "triumph" because it works well as an "interim" work in the saga, moving things along, yet providing panoramic miniutiae on nature, with which Williamson was so obsessed. A great work. [Please see my review of the entire saga under the title "A Fox Under My Cloak."