The Flower Beneath the Foot

""The Flower Beneath the Foot"" is a novel written by Ronald Firbank that tells the story of St. Laura de Nazianzi, a young woman who lived in the early Christian era. The book follows Laura's life from her childhood in Nazianzus to her eventual rise as a saint in the early Christian church.Throughout the novel, Firbank explores themes of faith, love, and sacrifice as Laura navigates the challenges of her life. From her struggles with her own doubts and fears to her relationships with the people around her, Laura's journey is one of self-discovery and personal growth.Despite the serious subject matter, ""The Flower Beneath the Foot"" is written in Firbank's signature style, which is characterized by its surrealism, wit, and humor. The book is filled with vivid descriptions and poetic language, making it a joy to read.Overall, ""The Flower Beneath the Foot"" is a beautiful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of faith and love in a way that is both entertaining and enlightening.1924. Best known for his witty, ingenious novels, Ronald Firbank began his literary apprenticeship as a writer of short stories. In his writings he cultivated a style which, through his use of dialogue and concentration of language and image, is considered today to be quite innovative. One of his most popular novels, The Flower Beneath the Foot begins: Neither her Gaudiness the Mistress of the Robes, or her Dreaminess the Queen were feeling quite themselves. In the Palace all was speculation. Would they be able to attend the Fetes in honor of King Jotifa, and Queen Thleeanouhee of the Land of Dates?-Court opinion seemed largely divided. Countess Medusa Rappa, a woman easily disturbable, was prepared to wager what the Countess of Tolga liked (she knew), that another week would find the Court shivering beneath the vaulted domes of the Summer-Palace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.