Twelve Words for Moss by Elizabeth-Jane Burnett 9780141999548

Twelve Words for Moss

£10.99 GBP
£10.99 GBP
SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024 AND THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2023 FOR NATURE...
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024 AND THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2023 FOR NATURE WRITING

In this captivating exploration of the enigmatic world of moss, Elizabeth-Jane Burnett embarks on a mesmerising journey through nature, memory, and healing. With the precision of a detective and the eloquence of a poet, Burnett unravels the secrets of these ancient, diminutive plants that spark life where none seems possible.

Burnett's keen eye and lyrical prose breathe new life into these oft-overlooked botanical wonders. She bestows upon her favoured mosses charming monikers such as 'Glowflake' and 'Little Loss', inviting readers to see these tiny marvels anew. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources - the land, its people, and the very essence of language - Burnett weaves a tapestry of observation and introspection that is at once intimate and universal.

This groundbreaking work defies easy categorisation, seamlessly blending elements of poetry, evocative prose, memoir, and natural history. The result is a truly singular literary experience that has been hailed as 'exquisite, luminous and quietly radical' by Lucy Jones and praised for its 'fascinating, subtle and risk-taking' approach by Robert Macfarlane.

'Twelve Words for Moss' is not merely a book; it is an invitation to rediscover the world around us, to find beauty and resilience in the smallest of places, and to embark on our own journeys of discovery and renewal.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141999548
Book Author: Elizabeth-Jane Burnett
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 12 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-05-16
Book Pagination: 192 pages
Book Weight: 146g

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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.’

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