The Thorn Birds
Summary
«The Thorn Birds» is a novel by Colleen McCullough that chronicles the lives of several generations of the Cleary family, an Irish clan, from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The story begins in Australia, where Meggie Cleary moves with her family. The novel immerses the reader in complex tales of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, highlighting the intricate fate of the main character, Meggie, and her passionate yet doomed love for the priest Ralph de Bricassart. Their relationship, filled with passion and renunciation, forms the core of the plot. The pursuit of happiness, overcoming hardships, and the inevitability of fate intertwine in the lives of the Cleary family members, creating a profound and multifaceted epic about the strength of spirit, love, and survival.
