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**Shortlisted for the 2024 Cundill History Prize**
In this captivating chronicle, Patrick Joyce unravels the tapestry of peasant life, a once-ubiquitous existence now fading into the annals of history. With the precision of a master detective, Joyce investigates the rich cultural heritage of Europe's rural folk, from the sweeping Polish plains to the quaint farmsteads of Italy and Ireland, spanning the 19th century to the present day.
Far from the oft-perpetuated caricatures, Joyce's meticulous research unveils a world brimming with complexity: age-old traditions, stirring melodies, vibrant festivities, and impassioned uprisings. The author deftly weaves personal anecdotes, including those of his Irish lineage, into this scholarly pursuit, examining how peasant life has been both cherished and misrepresented in contemporary culture.
Joyce posits that we are all descendants of peasants, and as such, must pay homage to our forebears' experiences. This notion takes on particular urgency in an era where our connection to the land is increasingly threatened by climate change and industrial agriculture. 'Remembering Peasants' serves as both a celebration and a cautionary tale, highlighting the enduring relevance of this vanishing way of life to our shared history and uncertain future.
Enlightening, timely, and profoundly moving, this volume is an essential read for those seeking to unravel the mysteries of our agrarian past and chart a course for a sustainable tomorrow.
Book ISBN: | 9780241543023 |
Book Author: | Patrick Joyce |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Allen Lane |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 240 x 160 x 35 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-02-15 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages |
Book Weight: | 620g |
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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.’