When the Whales Leave

When the Whales Leave

1977 • 144 pages

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This is a treasure for people wanting to read some new myths. Surreal and beautifully translated, it explores a very little known culture's creation myth and then extrapolates through generations. The morality may feel a bit heavy-handed for today's audiences, but nevertheless the lessons here are important ones whose echo really should be getting louder during these days of climate change surrounding us.

June 16, 2020