intertext

As I read your introduction, a book came to mind. Then, you went on to discuss that very book. I read Drujienna's Harp as a child and my memory of that book remained with me; there was something that resonated strongly. But, I couldn't remember the book's name or author. Fortunately, an adult friend of mine had also remembered the book, had much the same reaction to it, and remembered the title and author. As a result, I was able to re-read the book. It's very strange going back to an old favorite after so many years. I was particularly struck by how bleak the story was, by Tha's anger, and by the disturbing ending.