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Literature for a Changing Planet by Martin Puchner is a compelling exploration that delves into the urgent climate crisis through the transformative power of storytelling. This thought-provoking narrative navigates over four millennia of literature, showcasing how the tales we tell can profoundly influence our relationship with the Earth.
Puchner posits that while engaging with literature during environmental turmoil may appear trivial, these narratives can actually reshape our collective consciousness. This groundbreaking work offers a literary journey through history, emphasizing the integral role that storytelling plays in our understanding of ecological responsibility.
Puchner's literary odyssey also reveals the irony that the existence of literature is rooted in centuries of resource extraction and urbanization. Yet, it simultaneously offers a pathway to comprehend our ecological responsibilities. This essential read is a call to action for readers and writers alike, urging a reimagining of the human narrative to ensure accountability for our planet’s future.
Filled with profound insights, Literature for a Changing Planet is an indispensable resource for anyone concerned about the fate of our shared home.
ISBN: | 9780691213750 |
Author: | Martin Puchner |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
Dimensions: | 118 x 192 x 21 mm |
Publication Date: | 08 February, 2022 |
Pagination: | 160 pages, 6 b/w illus. |
Weight: | 244g |
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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.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’