Elegy, Southwest by Madeleine Watts 9781805337621

Elegy, Southwest

£18.99 GBP
£18.99 GBP
'A feverish reverie, an atmospheric incantation, a complete climate imbued with the distinctive...
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'A feverish reverie, an atmospheric incantation, a complete climate imbued with the distinctive light of a desert winter - stark, unforgiving, and exquisite . . . Profoundly affecting' Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters

Eloise's heart belongs to two great loves: her husband, Lewis, and the desert. A Brooklyn-based academic, she's captivated by tales of the American Southwest, that mirage-like paradise built on shifting sands, its water supply dwindling year by year. The couple embarks on a journey along the Colorado River, with Eloise delving into the history of its lakes and dams, whilst Lewis grapples with his mother's passing in the prickly wilderness he never quite called home.

They traverse a landscape of yawning canyons, glittering gambling dens and dilapidated motels, bathed in the crimson-gold glow of nearby infernos. Young and in love, the world seems to shimmer with boundless potential. Yet within the confines of their vehicle, a chasm begins to form between them.

This hauntingly beautiful romance explores the enigma of human connection, simultaneously excavating a relationship and eulogising a desert on the brink of desolation.

ACCLAIM FOR ELEGY, SOUTHWEST:

'Astonishing, heart-rending, and vital' ELVIA WILK

'Deftly intertwines a love story with meticulous research on its cinematic backdrop' LAUREN OYLER

'Brimming with grit and a vivid, tender affection for the landscapes of the American West' ALEXANDRA KLEEMAN

'Remarkably brilliant' HEIDI JULAVITS

'A sweeping, ambitious novel' ELLENA SAVAGE

'The ideal showcase for Watts' considerable talent in portraying humanity and climate grief' Literary Hub

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781805337621
Book Author: Madeleine Watts
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: ONE
Book Publisher: Pushkin Press
Book Publication Date: 2025-03-13
Book Pagination: 288 pages
Book Weight: 0g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

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