In the Australian outback, a lone farmer prepares her homestead for the latest in a growing wave of bushfires. In Oxfordshire, an elderly man protests the cutting down of an ancient beech tree by chaining himself to its trunk. In the depths of space, two evacuees from a scorched and barren Earth consider whether to tell the rest of the crew that their old home may be starting to heal… The stories in Jane Rogers' much-awaited second collection shine an unflinching light on the future health of the planet, and the prospects for its greediest tenants: us. With stories spanning hundreds of years – from the far side of the 22nd century all the way back to the darkest days of lockdown – they pose questions about personal responsibility that cannot be easily answered. 'A wise, compassionate and surprising collection which moves seamlessly through time and space, illuminating all the joys and tragedies of the current moment. Rogers reminds us of the extra-ordinary flexibility and vigour of the short story.' – Alice Jolly ‘Jane Rogers’ stories are delicate studies in what makes us human. Each story creates a pellucid space in a chaotic world; her characters grapple with life and engage in the age-old struggle to be decent human beings. Economical, bold and nuanced, this is a beautifully humane collection, and one to be savoured.’ – Lesley Glaister
Jane Rogers Reihenfolge der Bücher
Jane Rogers verfasst Romane, die tief in die menschliche Erfahrung eintauchen und komplexe ethische Fragen erforschen. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil zeichnet sich durch psychologische Schärfe und ihre Fähigkeit aus, fesselnde und einprägsame Charaktere zu schaffen. In ihren Werken konzentriert sie sich oft auf Themen wie Identität, Beziehungen und die Suche nach Sinn im Leben. Rogers trägt auch zum Hörspiel und zu Adaptionen bei, was ihre Vielseitigkeit als Geschichtenerzählerin unter Beweis stellt.






- 2024
- 2023
Vom Kopf ins Herz und umgekehrt
Wie die Wahrheit über Gott Ihr Leben verändert
- 2019
Body Tourists
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
In this version of London, there is a small, private clinic. Behind its layers of security, procedures are taking place on poor, robust teenagers from northern Estates in exchange for thousands of pounds - procedures that will bring the wealthy dead back to life in these young supple bodies for fourteen days.It's an opportunity for wrongs to be righted, for fathers to meet grandsons, for scientists to see their work completed. Old wine in new bottles.But at what cost?
- 2018
The New Uncanny
- 226 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Performing a deft metaphorical evisceration of Sigmund Freud’s classic 1919 essay that delved deeply into the tradition of horror writing, this freshly contemporary collection of literary interpretations reintroduces to the world Freud’s compelling theory of das unheimliche —or, the uncanny. Specifically designed to challenge the creative boundaries of some of the most famed and respected horror writers working today—such as A. S. Byatt, Christopher Priest, Hanif Kureishi, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Matthew Holness, and the indomitable Ramsey Campbell—this anatomically precise experiment encapsulates what the uncanny represents in the 21st century. Masterfully narrated with the benefit of unique perspectives on what exactly it is that goes bump in the night, this chilling modern collective is not only an essential read for fans of horror but also an insightful and intriguing introduction to the greats of the genre at their gruesome best.
- 2018
Before I Go
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
"A compassionate, practical guide to end-of-life matters, empowering us to clarify and share our wishes and continue to live life to the fullest"-- Provided by publisher
- 2016
Conrad & Eleanor
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
An intricate and revealing portrait of a dysfunctional marriage as it unravels in midlife crisis and estrangement, and the fallout from one summer, twenty- five years ago.
- 2013
Hitting Trees with Sticks
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
This debut collection showcases a series of short stories by an acclaimed novelist known for their work in radio and theatre. Each story reflects the author's unique voice and narrative style, offering readers a glimpse into diverse themes and characters. The collection promises to captivate with its rich storytelling and emotional depth, marking a significant addition to contemporary literature.
- 2013
In einer Welt, in der Frauen nach der Geburt sterben und keine Kinder mehr geboren werden, kämpft die junge Jessie Lamb gegen die katastrophalen Folgen eines unerforschten Virus. Entschlossen, neues Leben zu schenken, ist sie bereit, ihr eigenes dafür zu opfern.
- 2012
Was wäre, wenn eines Tages keine Kinder mehr geboren würden? Die junge Jessie Lamb lebt in einer Welt, in der jede Frau, die nach ihrem sechzehnten Geburtstag schwanger wird, stirbt. Die Ursache ist ein bisher unerforschtes Virus, die Folgen sind katastrophal: Es werden keine Kinder mehr geboren, die Wissenschaft ist ratlos, und die Menschheit geht langsam, aber sicher ihrem Ende entgegen. Doch das kann und will Jessie nicht akzeptieren: Sie möchte dieser Welt etwas Gutes hinterlassen. Sie möchte neues Leben schenken, auch wenn das bedeutet, dass sie mit ihrem eigenen dafür bezahlen muss ...
- 2011
Religious Language
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
In this book, Professor Ramsey attempts to show how the concern of contemporary philosophy with language has implications for theology--its claims and apologetic, its problems and controversies. He argues that, far from being necessarily irreligious, logical empiricism provides us with a tool that can be of the greatest service to theology, making possible, between philosophy and theology, not only a new cooperation but a new venture altogether.