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Silbury Hill, nestled in Wiltshire, has long been a source of intrigue and speculation. Was it once surrounded by water, forming an island? Did our ancestors use it for worship, rituals, or seasonal celebrations? Might it have been part of a larger sacred landscape, alongside Stonehenge and Avebury, dedicated to healing or commemorating the departed?
In his captivating work 'On Silbury Hill', Adam Thorpe proposes that this enigmatic mound serves as a canvas for our collective imagination—a blank slate upon which we project our hopes, fears, and fantasies. For Thorpe, the hill has been a constant presence since his school days at Marlborough, offering a sanctuary from the everyday. Throughout his life, whether residing in England, France, or Cameroon, Silbury has remained an enduring touchstone.
Three decades after penning his seminal novel 'Ulverton', Thorpe revisits the landscape that first sparked his creativity. The result is a masterful chalk-land memoir, meticulously crafted from fragments of history and personal experience. This tenth anniversary paperback edition, adorned with a fresh jacket design, invites readers to embark on a journey through time and memory, unravelling the mysteries of Silbury Hill with the precision of a detective and the eloquence of a master storyteller.
Book ISBN: | 9781915068361 |
Book Author: | Adam Thorpe |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Little Toller Books |
Book Publisher: | Little Toller Books |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 130 x 17 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-06-24 |
Book Pagination: | 232 pages, Illustrated with photographs throughout |
Book Weight: | 208g |
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