Gone to earth (A Virago modern classic)

by Mary Webb

Book Overview

"Gone to Earth" by Mary Webb is the cry of fox hunters as the fox takes to its den and they lose the chase. Here, Mary Webb tells the story of Hazel Woodus whose understanding of her half tame fox cub... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385276540
• ISBN13: 9780385276542
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Dial Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A haunting story

I first found this book in the bargin bin at my local bookstore before I took a trip overseas. I read it on the plane ride over and I've read it 2 or 3 times since. I have to say that Mary Webb's story of Hazel Woodus is really one that gets under your skin. She weaves a very complex character that is both maddening and pitiable at the same time. I really like this story and I highly recommend it. The only reason that I didn't give it the 5 star rating is that sometimes the regional dialect she chooses to write in, is a bit much. I understand why she has it in the book, but at the same time, trying to figure out what they are saying is a bit difficult. All in all, this is a great book and I feel that you'll enjoy reading it.

A haunting book about love and loss

This is another of Mary Webb's exquisitely crafted books, this time without the happy ending of Precious Bane. Hazel is a carefully sketched heroine whose character tugs at the heartstrings. One of those books that demands illustrations and close reading to enjoy.