The Oxford Dictionary of Saints tells me that Stephen was appointed by the Apostles to look after the distribution of alms. He was a Jew, who preached the independence of God from institutions. He criticised the killing of Christ and was stoned to death for blasphemy without receiving a formal trial. The Feast of Stephen was celebrated from the fourth century AD onward, and as his cult developed the saint was called upon to cure headaches. Rather ironic, is it not, given the circumstances of his death?
The time had come to say goodbye to Hamish. We saw him into a taxi early in the morning. He left us a few turkey sandwiches and a couple of boxes of our favourite chocolates and wished me a good Feast of Stephen.
Mary and I caught a bus to the coast. We wanted to go to Fisterra (end of the Earth) but we couldn’t quite get that far. We had to settle instead for Muros, a little coastal village. It is often said that Galicia resembles Ireland and it was certainly true here. High winds and Atlantic waves whipped the green rocky coast.
To my way of thinking, a journey right to the end of the earth symbolised death or retreat. Mary and I were not ready for either. By avoiding Fisterra, we were able to find a third way.
| Copyright © | Steve Porter, 2004 |
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| Date of publication | June 2006 |
| Collection | Global Fiction |
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I have read some poems by Steven Porter and I liked them very much. He has a big poetry knowledge and a large sensitivity to write poems. Now I'm interested in his new book The Iberian Horsehoe because I want to know his point of view about Spanish people and about my country. I would like you to publish more things by Steven Porter.
Just a note to let you know how much I dislike Steve Porter's The Iberian Horseshoe. His arrogance makes me believe he's an American in disguise. Cheers,
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