The History of Sound

Prepare for a cinematic adaptation featuring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor. Ben Shattuck's 'The History of Sound' has been hailed as a masterpiece by literary luminaries, with Geraldine Brooks lauding its exquisite craftsmanship and diverse brilliance. Critics from The Times, Daily Mail, The Scotsman, and Sunday Post have showered it with accolades, praising its triumphant and exceptional storytelling.

This ingenious collection comprises twelve interconnected tales spanning three centuries, exploring the intricate dance of past and present, love and loss. Each narrative is paired with a companion piece, offering revelations that shed new light on its predecessor. Shattuck's stories unravel mysteries, reinterpret history, and weave profound emotional bonds across generations.

The titular story follows two men who embark on a transformative journey through Maine's woodlands, collecting folk songs amidst the looming spectre of the Great War. In a clever twist, a subsequent tale sees a woman unearthing the wax cylinders from that fateful summer, decades later in her newly acquired Maine residence.

Shattuck's vivid prose transports readers across time and space, from 18th-century Nantucket to contemporary New Hampshire and beyond. Memories, artefacts, and forgotten journals resurface in unexpected ways, unveiling secrets and misunderstandings that have endured through the ages.

Crafted with remarkable empathy and wit, 'The History of Sound' is a heartfelt tribute to New England, a brilliant dialogue between past and present, and a poignant exploration of humanity's eternal quest for belonging.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781800754805
Book Author:	Ben Shattuck
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	Swift Press
Book Publisher:	Swift Press
Book Dimensions:	215 x 140 x 20 cm
Book Publication Date:	2024-07-11
Book Pagination:	320 pages
Book Weight:	314g