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In 1985, Boria Sax became the heir to a woodland in New York State, originally acquired by his Russian, Jewish Communist grandparents as a sanctuary from what they perceived as a world fraught with hostility. Over time, Sax came to view this forest as a connection to its past and present inhabitants, encompassing Native Americans, settlers, and various wildlife such as bears, deer, turtles, and migratory birds.
This intimate and articulate narrative sees Sax delving into the cultural significance and historical context of forests, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. His exploration touches upon a diverse array of sources, including Gilgamesh, Virgil, Dante, the Gawain poet, medieval alchemists, the Brothers Grimm, Hudson River School painters, Latin American folklore, and contemporary African novelists, among others. By seamlessly blending poetic prose with academic rigour, Sax offers readers fresh emotional, intellectual, and ecological perspectives on the rich tapestry of forest lore.
Book ISBN: | 9781789147902 |
Book Author: | Boria Sax |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Reaktion Books |
Book Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
Book Dimensions: | 241 x 165 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-01-10 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages, 99 illustrations, 60 in colour |
Book Weight: | 848g |
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