Earth’s
Children Series
By Jean M. Auel
The series is
set in Europe during the Upper Paleolithic era, after the date of the first ceramics
discovered, but before the last advance of glaciers. The books focus on the period
of co-existence between Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals. As a whole, the series is
a tale of personal discovery: coming-of-age, invention, and cultural
complexities. It tells the story of Ayla, an orphaned Cro-Magnon girl who is
adopted and raised by a tribe of Neanderthals and who later embarks on a
journey to find the Others (her own kind), meeting along the way her romantic
interest and supporting co-protagonist, Jondalar.
Jean Marie Auel (born
February 18, 1936) is an American writer. She is best known for her Earth's
Children books, a series of novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores
interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. As of 2010 her books have
sold more than 45 million copies worldwide.
1 comment:
There are so many reasons to enjoy this series! I love the way Auel incorporates anthropology into history and wraps scientific discoveries and theories into a very alluring and informative fictional package.
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