Anthony Weedon Ordine dei libri

Drawing from a deep connection with nature, this collection showcases Anthony Weedon's poetry and short stories crafted over thirty years. The pieces, which range from philosophical to humorous, include folk tales inspired by his idyllic Suffolk childhood shared with his late wife, Jenny. Animals such as pigs, horses, and wolves, along with vivid depictions of flora and fauna, populate the works, with several poems dedicated to Jenny, capturing her essence in various forms. The collection reflects a rich tapestry of life experiences and emotions.

Set in the year 2522 AGD, the story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth is largely desolate and its remaining nation states are embroiled in conflict. As resources dwindle and survival becomes paramount, the narrative explores themes of war, resilience, and the human spirit amidst a fragmented society. The struggle for power and the fight for survival shape the characters' destinies as they navigate an uncertain future in a world forever changed by destruction.

In the seemingly ordinary village of Ashden, a secretive group of women known as THE SISTERHOOD exerts hidden control over the community. Roy, selected as their lead man, navigates a life filled with manipulation and intrigue as he fulfills various duties for the Sisterhood. The narrative unfolds through Roy's long life, revealing the true dynamics of power as the women orchestrate events while maintaining the facade of male dominance. The story begins with the seductive influence of Faith, the headmistress, marking the start of Roy's complex journey.

Alice is fourteen when the six year old boy becomes aware of her working in the garden next door. Little does he realise then that she will become the shaper of his destiny as she guides him into manhood through a timeless maze of mystery, love, lust and achievement. Who is this bewitching girl and what does she represent? Anthony Weedon ensures that his readers will speculate on these questions until the closing stages of the book when her true significance in the life of Boy, now an old man, is finally revealed. The narrative bears the reader through an interactive world of rural conflict acted out in the lives of a fascinating set of believable country folk with the delectable Alice at the heart of everything. This work is a celebration of the true glory of independent womanhood in the form of Alice who bestows the artichokes of her largesse upon mankind in the person of Boy.