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The White Goddess: An Encounter

The White Goddess: An Encounter

Author(s): Simon Gough

Location(s): Deya (Deià), Madrid

Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs

Era(s): Mid 20th Century

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Simon Gough is the great nephew of Robert Graves, who over 50 year ago wrote his own book titled The White Goddess: in this he explores the folklore, mythology, religion and magic within Europe.
This is Gough’s account of his memories as an adolescent, and later when he encounters Margot Callas, an extraordinary muse who held sway over Graves, and gradually cast her spell over the author.

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Impassioned, with all the intensive drama a youthful affair entails, this “autobifantasy” (as Gough calls it) is as much about a love of a place – the freedom and beauty of Deià contrasts with...

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