The Singing of Swans
Synopsis:
The Singing of Swans takes Italian American protagonist Madelene Ross on a multi-century journey back and forth through time to reclaim her soul and her very contemporary American life. Along the way she encounters a 16th Century northern Italian healer who flies through rooftops, an 18th Century southern Italian herbalist who paints flaming images of Black Madonnas, an ancient Sicilian priestess who defies a 70 BCE governor of Sicily, and Lake Pergusa, an environmentally compromised lake in need of restoration. Elements of magical realism dovetail with historical lore as this compelling tale of redemption unfolds.
Topics/Categories:
American Culture, Magical Realism, Shamanism, Spirituality, Transformation, Women's Lives
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Awards:
2007 Lambda Literary Award Finalist Spirituality Category
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Original Publish Date:
October 1, 2006
Formats and associated ISBNs:
ISBN-13: 978-1-59719-006-0; ISBN-10: 1-59719-006-3
Reading Guides:
http://www.pearlsong.com/newsroom/marysaracino/TSOSBookGroupGuide.pdf
Formats:
Trade Paperback
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