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Acclaimed as 'A classic in the making for our times' by Monique Roffey, and hailed as 'Haunting, beautiful' by Cal Flyn, who remarked that 'Anima will live with me for a long time', Kapka Kassabova's spellbinding new book has been described by Horatio Clare as 'A beautiful book of passion and adventure. She is simply sublime'. This prizewinning writer's latest work tells the captivating story of her time spent with the last remaining nomadic pastoralists in Europe, offering a gripping portrayal of the profound interdependence between humans and animals, and serving as a poignant plea for a different way of living.
Living amongst one of these communities over the course of a summer, Kassabova experienced the intensity, brutality, beauty and isolation of their existence first-hand. She bore witness to the epic, orchestrated activity of transhumance – the seasonal migration of vast herds of sheep, accompanied by shepherds and their dogs. As she became attuned to the sacrifices inherent in this work and the rich histories that have shaped this Balkan region, Kassabova found herself drawn deeper into the tangled relationships at the heart of the small community.
Anima is an extraordinary portrayal of pastoral life, where humans and animals exist in profound interdependence. With intimacy and empathy, Kassabova conjures the spirit of this remarkable place, and helps us envision how we might all begin to heal our broken relationship with the natural world.
Book ISBN: | 9781787333277 |
Book Author: | Kapka Kassabova |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Jonathan Cape Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 241 x 161 x 34 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-11-07 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 600g |
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