GOLD RUSH AND PERSONAL NARRATIVES: ROSE TREMAIN’S THE COLOUR
GOLD RUSH AND PERSONAL NARRATIVES: ROSE TREMAIN’S THE COLOUR
Author(s): Cristina Mihaela NistorSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Foreign languages learning, Fiction, Studies of Literature, Novel, Philology, Theory of Literature, British Literature, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Tremain; history; personal narratives; New Zealand; gold rush
Summary/Abstract: Rose Tremain's 2003 book The Colour is a fictional account of the mid-19th century gold rush in New Zealand. Similar to most of Tremain’s narratives, this novel explores themes that are dear to her heart, such as intertextuality, personal transformation, and the complexities of human relationships. In order to achieve her goal, Tremain uses the historical backdrop to delve into the lives of her characters, particularly focusing on the disintegration of the marriage between Joseph and Harriet Blackstone. Tremain's vivid descriptions and intricate character development highlight the harsh realities of colonial life in New Zealand and the impact of greed and ambition on human nature. The paper here gives an analysis of the way the novelist manages to educate her readers in both the history of New Zealand and the personal stories of (some of) the colonists.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 41
- Page Range: 869-875
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
