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Delve into the captivating world of award-winning novelist and nature enthusiast Melissa Harrison in this updated edition of her celebrated nature diary. A SUNDAY TIMES NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR, 'The Stubborn Light of Things' chronicles Harrison's transformative journey from the bustling streets of south London to the tranquil countryside of Suffolk.
Hailed by Robert Macfarlane as 'a writer of great gifts' and compared to Thomas Hardy by The Times' John Carey, Harrison masterfully captures the subtle rhythms of the natural world. Her keen observations, honed during two decades of urban living, reveal the hidden wonders often overlooked in our daily lives: from swifts nesting in church eaves to the first melodious notes of a blackbird's song.
As Harrison relocates to rural Suffolk, her diary - originally featured in her beloved Nature Notebook column for The Times - becomes a testament to the importance of reconnecting with nature, regardless of one's surroundings. With prose as mesmerising as it is insightful, she urges readers to open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them, whether in city or countryside.
'The Stubborn Light of Things' is more than just a nature diary; it's a powerful call-to-arms, cementing Harrison's position as a central voice in British nature writing. This compelling work serves as both a celebration of the natural world and a reminder of our duty to preserve it for future generations.
Book ISBN: | 9780571363513 |
Book Author: | Melissa Harrison |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 196 x 30 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-04-22 |
Book Pagination: | 240 pages |
Book Weight: | 200g |
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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.’
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.’