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Explore the beauty and complexity of nature with 'Words are Eagles', a compelling collection of essays penned by award-winning novelist Gregory Day. This trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2022, spans 304 pages and delves into the rich landscapes of southwestern Victoria, offering a deeply personal perspective on the environment. Each essay showcases Day's exceptional skill in intertwining vivid descriptions of the natural world with reflections on language and history, revealing the intricate relationship between humanity and the earth. From the soaring heights of the sky to the serene depths of the ocean, Day's writing invites you to appreciate the intricate motifs of ground, river, and the creatures that inhabit these spaces. As part of the burgeoning global nature writing movement, this collection not only celebrates the beauty of our landscapes but also emphasizes the critical importance of ecological care and the value of Indigenous knowledge. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, writers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our planet, 'Words are Eagles' serves as both a literary journey and a call to action for a more sustainable future. Discover how this extraordinary collection enhances your perspective on the environment and inspires you to foster a symbiotic relationship with the world around you. Order now and embrace the power of nature writing to transform your reading experience.
Delivery Information: This brand new trade paperback, ISBN: 9780645247954, ships fast, ensuring that you enjoy Gregory Day's inspiring essays in no time. With our swift delivery options, you'll be immersed in the wonders of nature writing without the usual wait.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780645247954
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 304
Description:
A collection of beautiful and moving essays on the wonder of the natural world and the cultural complexities of writing landscape in Australia
Words are Eagles collects in one place the essays of award-winning novelist and nature writer, Gregory Day. Grounded in the landscape of southwestern Victoria, and infused with the heightened sense of place and environmental literacy that have long been key to Day's work, these essays traverse landscape, language and histories.
Day's attention is tuned both to beauty of the natural world, returning often to the motifs of ground and sky, ocean and owl, moth and river, and the history of place - whether lost, buried or personal.
In a part a reading and celebration of the resurgent global nature writing movement, to which Day was an early contributor, this collection highlights the need for ecological care and value of Indigenous knowledge and practices.
This is the kind of nature writing that gets to the heart of our urgent need for a more harmonious and regenerative relationship with the earth that sustains us.
Delivery Information: This brand new trade paperback, ISBN: 9780645247954, ships fast, ensuring that you enjoy Gregory Day's inspiring essays in no time. With our swift delivery options, you'll be immersed in the wonders of nature writing without the usual wait.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780645247954
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 304
Description:
A collection of beautiful and moving essays on the wonder of the natural world and the cultural complexities of writing landscape in Australia
Words are Eagles collects in one place the essays of award-winning novelist and nature writer, Gregory Day. Grounded in the landscape of southwestern Victoria, and infused with the heightened sense of place and environmental literacy that have long been key to Day's work, these essays traverse landscape, language and histories.
Day's attention is tuned both to beauty of the natural world, returning often to the motifs of ground and sky, ocean and owl, moth and river, and the history of place - whether lost, buried or personal.
In a part a reading and celebration of the resurgent global nature writing movement, to which Day was an early contributor, this collection highlights the need for ecological care and value of Indigenous knowledge and practices.
This is the kind of nature writing that gets to the heart of our urgent need for a more harmonious and regenerative relationship with the earth that sustains us.