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From Ovid's tale of Daphne's transformation into a laurel to the enchanted woodlands of Robin Hood, trees have long been rooted in the fertile soil of literature. This captivating anthology spans centuries and continents, offering a veritable forest of arboreal narratives that will enthral and delight readers.
Venture into the shadowy depths of fairy tales, both time-honoured and reimagined, and explore the leafy realms of comedy and terror alike. From the frost-bitten fields of Cold Comfort Farm to the mysterious 'Head Tree' of Alexander McCall Smith, this collection branches out in unexpected directions.
Featuring an international array of literary luminaries, the anthology showcases woodland tales from South Africa to Finland, Russia to Martinique. Whether you're drawn to Daphne du Maurier's eerie 'The Apple Tree' or the contemplative shade of R. K. Narayan's banyan, this diverse compilation promises to be a breath of fresh air, leaving readers invigorated and utterly spellbound.
Book ISBN: | 9781841596310 |
Book Author: | Everyman |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Everyman's Library |
Book Publisher: | Everyman |
Book Dimensions: | 192 x 130 x 39 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-07-10 |
Book Pagination: | 480 pages |
Book Weight: | 474g |
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.
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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.’