The Thorn Birds
eng. The Thorn Birds · 1977
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Main Ideas
- The struggle for power and influence amidst political intrigue and family discord
- Romantic and forbidden love affairs in opposition to societal and familial expectations
- The complexity of choosing between personal happiness and obligations to family and tradition
- The transformation of characters under the influence of trials, losses, and personal growth
- The confrontation of interpersonal and family conflicts against the backdrop of global socio-historical events
- Exploration of themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the possibility of new beginnings in the characters' lives

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Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 30 May 2025
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Genre: Historical novel
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