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How does one capture the euphoric melody of skylarks? Writers and poets have long grappled with this challenge. These winged minstrels herald the arrival of spring in our rural landscapes, their song embodying the very essence of English pastoral life. They've inspired wordsmiths, musicians, and agriculturists alike, and even offered solace to soldiers in the trenches of the Great War, evoking memories of home.
The skylark has woven itself into our language and culture. We rise with it, aspire to its happiness, and immortalise it in verse and composition. Yet, our relationship with this avian wonder is complex; we've both revered and consumed it. We marvel at its heavenward ascent and rejoice in its jubilant chorus, even as we inadvertently imperil its existence.
John Lewis-Stempel's 'The Soaring Life of the Lark' delves into the artistic inspiration and stark realities of one of Britain's most beloved songbirds. It explores the lark's place in literature and music, its awe-inspiring flights, and its ongoing struggle for survival in our changing world.
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, Lewis-Stempel brings his characteristic eloquence to this work. The Daily Mail lauds him as 'a fourth-generation farmer gifted with an extraordinary ability to write prose that soars and sings', much like the very subject of this captivating book.
Book ISBN: | 9780857525802 |
Book Weight: | 194g |
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.
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