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Ruth Park, an acclaimed author and storyteller, captured the spirit and essence of Australia and New Zealand through her vivid narratives and unforgettable characters. From the bustling streets of Sydney to the rugged landscapes of the outback, Park's novels and children's books illuminated the complexities of Australian and New Zealand society with warmth, humor, and insight. Her evocative prose and keen observations of human nature continue to resonate with readers, affirming her status as one of the preeminent literary voices of the Southern Hemisphere.
"In a still hot morning, the tide went out and didn't come back in. This was not a spectacular event. The sea did not roll up like a scroll, like the sky in Revelations. It quietly withdrew."
"The world is full of novels in which characters simply say and do. There are certainly legitimate genres in which this is sufficient. But in real and lasting writing the character is."
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"Writing is a passion I have never understood, yet a storyteller is all I have ever wanted to be."
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