Comments on: shardik http://www.signposts.org.au/2005/03/30/shardik/ musings from those on the journey Fri, 7 Nov 2008 05:06:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Faith http://www.signposts.org.au/2005/03/30/shardik/#comment-90942 Faith Thu, 06 Oct 2005 12:58:18 +0000 http://www.signposts.org.au/2005/03/30/shardik/#comment-90942 Perhaps <a href="http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2242/is_1615_277/ai_64752236/pg_2" rel="nofollow">this</a> might explain it.... In the last paragraph, the article talks about Richard Adams being the head of the RSPCA and an animal rights activist. Is it possible that the cruelties of Genshed are based on his understanding of man's inhumanity to animals? I just finished reading Shardik last night (for what must be the tenth time) and every time I read it I come away with new insight. It's a great book, as is Maia (in a different way). God bless Richard Adams. Perhaps this might explain it…. In the last paragraph, the article talks about Richard Adams being the head of the RSPCA and an animal rights activist. Is it possible that the cruelties of Genshed are based on his understanding of man’s inhumanity to animals?

I just finished reading Shardik last night (for what must be the tenth time) and every time I read it I come away with new insight. It’s a great book, as is Maia (in a different way). God bless Richard Adams.

]]> By: Noah D. Henson http://www.signposts.org.au/2005/03/30/shardik/#comment-83232 Noah D. Henson Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:39:39 +0000 http://www.signposts.org.au/2005/03/30/shardik/#comment-83232 Thank you for your sensitive review of this powerful, moving novel. I've been searching the web for information on Adams, whom I find to be a most extraordinary writer. Specifically, I'm looking for some deeper insight into his confessed familiarity with the cruelties of Genshed, the slave trader, of which, in a brief author's note, Adams asserts to have personal experience. What does he mean by this? I'm led to wonder. Was he kidnaped as a child, or did he witness instances of child slavery during his tenure in the British armed forces? I find myself perversely driven to discover the truth behind this fascinating revelation. If there is anyone who can help me in my quest, please e-mail me at: vortigern99@yahoo.com. Thank you, and God bless. Thank you for your sensitive review of this powerful, moving novel. I’ve been searching the web for information on Adams, whom I find to be a most extraordinary writer. Specifically, I’m looking for some deeper insight into his confessed familiarity with the cruelties of Genshed, the slave trader, of which, in a brief author’s note, Adams asserts to have personal experience. What does he mean by this? I’m led to wonder. Was he kidnaped as a child, or did he witness instances of child slavery during his tenure in the British armed forces? I find myself perversely driven to discover the truth behind this fascinating revelation. If there is anyone who can help me in my quest, please e-mail me at: vortigern99@yahoo.com. Thank you, and God bless.

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