The Story of General Dann and Mara's Daughter ~ Doris Lessing

The Story of General Dann and Mara's Daughter ~ Doris Lessing

Medium format hard cover with dust jacket
Excellent condition

*FIRST EDITION
ISBN 0-00-715280-9

A haunting sequel to Mara and Dann, Doris Lessings The Story of General Dann and Maras Daughter, Griot and the Snow Dog follows Dann as he grapples with power, memory, and the weight of survival in a world reshaped by climate catastrophe. Lessings prose is stark and lyrical, tracing the emotional terrain of a man who once wandered and now commands, yet remains deeply alone.

Years after the events of Mara and Dann, General Dann is now a leader in the South, burdened by the responsibilities of governance and haunted by the past. As he navigates the complexities of rebuilding civilization amidst environmental collapse, he is joined by Maras daughter, a griot who preserves stories, and a loyal snow dog. Together, they traverse a fractured landscape of memory, myth, and political intrigue. Lessing explores themes of trauma, legacy, and the fragile hope of renewal in a world where history is both a guide and a ghost.