A Rose on the Dunghill: The Reflections of a Fool on the Hill
English
By (author): John Ayress
In this delightful book, John Ayress pays tribute to an amazing woman, Tony, and looks back on their forty wonderful years together.
His reflections capture the beginning, the journey and the end of his romance with an older woman and their remarkable relationship. Yet, from their very first encounter, immortalised by the authors opening line, why cant people love each other? its easy to see that this is more than just a love story.
As the tale unfolds, prepare to be drawn into a larger world. Towards Tonys endearing personality, her views on the upbringing of children, on the Christian ethic and the use of ones talents. And towards the authors fool on the hill outlook; his struggle with the meaning of life - of alienation in modern society, and the nature of man. The evolutionary ideas of Freud, Darwin, Marx and Nietzsche are questioned, while Tolstoy, D.H. Lawrence and Proust are all called in to help.
With a unique blend of love, wisdom and search for meaning, John Ayress creates a joyful and impelling read. Some questions are answered, but with more questions raised and no overriding solutions, as in life, A Rose on the Dunghill is a fascinating exploration of both history and philosophy.
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