Gargoyles by Harriet Mercer
After her fortieth birthday, Harriet is struck by a life-threatening illness. An emergency hospital visit turns into an arduous, lengthy stay. Attempts at sleep only bring visions of soul-sucking gargoyles, demons manifesting Harriet's fear of death, her relationship with her late father, and her dream of having a family.
'Gargoyles, a blend of memoir and essay, brilliantly captures in form and craft the disembodied experience of sudden and life-threatening illness' – The Times Literary Supplement; 'Experimental and daring, tender and compelling; Gargoyles is a story of illness, trauma and self-knowledge that has burnt itself into my mind forever. I urge you to read this beautifully written and startling book.' - Rebecca Tamas author of Strangers & WITCH; 'Gargoyles is a beautiful book about an awful experience; a very elegant, moving and timely study of illness and how it influences time, memory and reality.' - Sara Baume, author of A Line Made By Walking and Handiwork
Harriet Mercer lives in London and roams parks, fields and concrete jungles with a camera slung over her shoulder. She is a winner of University of London MA in Creative Writing Prize. harrietmercer.co.uk
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781911585640 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911585649 |
| Title | Gargoyles |
| Author | Harriet Mercer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cinder House |
| Year published | 2021-04-08 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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