| Author: | Gillian Clarke | ISBN: | 9781847778499 |
| Publisher: | Carcanet Press Ltd. | Publication: | October 1, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Carcanet Press Ltd. | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gillian Clarke |
| ISBN: | 9781847778499 |
| Publisher: | Carcanet Press Ltd. |
| Publication: | October 1, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Carcanet Press Ltd. |
| Language: | English |
Fusing poetry, memoir, and nature writing, this evocative prose collection conducts a literary exploration of place and language. Reflecting upon the geography, history, and mythology of Wales, the verse delves into the sources of both Welsh and English dialects while incorporating essays and journal extracts, creating a seasonal portrait of the beloved Welsh landscape. From descriptions of lambing and hay making to ruminations on agriculture and ecological destruction, this is an enthralling depiction of the world as seen from the captivating countryside.
Fusing poetry, memoir, and nature writing, this evocative prose collection conducts a literary exploration of place and language. Reflecting upon the geography, history, and mythology of Wales, the verse delves into the sources of both Welsh and English dialects while incorporating essays and journal extracts, creating a seasonal portrait of the beloved Welsh landscape. From descriptions of lambing and hay making to ruminations on agriculture and ecological destruction, this is an enthralling depiction of the world as seen from the captivating countryside.
