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Discover a breathtaking tale of survival and connection with 'The Bear,' a beautifully illustrated fable set in a post-apocalyptic Eden. This captivating story follows a girl and her father, the last two humans on Earth, living in harmony with nature. Amidst stunning landscapes dominated by a lone mountain, their only possessions are remnants of a lost civilization. As the father imparts wisdom about fishing, hunting, and embracing the cycles of nature, the girl learns to tune into her environment. However, when she faces solitude in an unfamiliar terrain, it is a bear who becomes her guide back home. This journey through a vast wilderness not only teaches her about survival but also unveils profound lessons of love, loss, and resilience. 'The Bear' is a compelling narrative that emphasizes the fragility of human existence while celebrating the indomitable spirit of nature. Published in 2020 by Bellevue Literary Press, this brand new trade paperback (US) edition integrates themes of human connection with the natural world, making it a perfect addition to your collection. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781942658702
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
A gorgeous fable of Earth's last two human inhabitants, and a girl's journey home.
In an Edenic future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They possess a few remnants of civilization: some books, a pane of glass, a set of flint and steel, a comb. The father teaches the girl how to fish and hunt, the secrets of the seasons and the stars. He is preparing her for an adulthood in harmony with nature, for they are the last of humankind. But when the girl finds herself alone in an unknown landscape, it is a bear that will lead her back home through a vast wilderness that offers the greatest lessons of all, if she can only learn to listen.
A cautionary tale of human fragility, of love and loss, The Bear is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature's dominion.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781942658702
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
A gorgeous fable of Earth's last two human inhabitants, and a girl's journey home.
In an Edenic future, a girl and her father live close to the land in the shadow of a lone mountain. They possess a few remnants of civilization: some books, a pane of glass, a set of flint and steel, a comb. The father teaches the girl how to fish and hunt, the secrets of the seasons and the stars. He is preparing her for an adulthood in harmony with nature, for they are the last of humankind. But when the girl finds herself alone in an unknown landscape, it is a bear that will lead her back home through a vast wilderness that offers the greatest lessons of all, if she can only learn to listen.
A cautionary tale of human fragility, of love and loss, The Bear is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature's dominion.