Connemara : Listening to the Wind by Tim Robinson 9781844880669

Connemara : Listening to the Wind

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Tim Robinson's Connemara Trilogy begins with this extraordinary volume, hailed by Robert Macfarlane...
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Tim Robinson's Connemara Trilogy begins with this extraordinary volume, hailed by Robert Macfarlane as 'One of the most remarkable non-fiction projects undertaken in English'. Connemara, a region defying precise geographical boundaries, stands apart from the rest of Ireland in its distinctive landscape, history, and lore.

Robinson, who cemented his reputation as Ireland's foremost non-fiction author with the Stones of Aran duology, relocated to Connemara nearly two decades ago. This book is the culmination of his profound exploration of the area's mountains, bogs, and coastlines, as well as its folklore and often harrowing history. The result is a work as captivating and unexpected as the land it seeks to portray.

Lauded as a book of the year by literary luminaries Iain Sinclair, Robert Macfarlane, and Colm Tóibín, this volume has garnered high praise. Fintan O'Toole declares Robinson 'one of the greatest writers of lands', while Giles Foden of Condé Nast Traveller deems it 'an indubitable classic'. John Banville commends Robinson's unique ability to meld scientific precision with artistic reverie, creating a seamless narrative that both enlightens and enthrals.

Joseph O'Connor, writing in the Guardian, hails Robinson as 'one of contemporary Ireland's finest literary stylists'. This first instalment of the Connemara Trilogy, subtitled 'Listening to the Wind', invites readers to embark on a remarkable journey through one of Ireland's most enigmatic and beguiling regions.

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Book ISBN: 9781844880669
Book Weight: 312g

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