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The Wood at Midwinter
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Overview
“The Wood at Midwinter” (2024) by Susanna Clarke is a short, illustrated narrative blending elements of folklore, fable, and fantasy. Clarke, renowned for atmospheric, mystical tales, has also authored the award-winning novels Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (2004) and Piranesi (2020). “The Wood at Midwinter” is strongly informed by Clarke’s knowledge of Anglophone literature and interest in themes of otherworldly landscapes and human spirituality. The story, set in a wintery forest a few days before Christmas, follows the saintly Merowdis Scot as she navigates a unique connection to nature and her rejection of societal norms. This tale, which intertwines religious imagery with supernatural and ecological themes, is a modern fable that explores sanctity, sacrifice, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
This guide uses the 2024 e-book from Bloomsbury Publishing.
Plot Summary
Sisters Merowdis and Ysolde Scot are riding together in a carriage along with two of their dogs, Pretty and Amandier, and their pig, Apple. Merowdis, who is 19, tells Ysolde that their father joked that Merowdis picked the name Apple because apples are thought to pair well with pork.
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