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Wild Fictions by Amitav Ghosh is a captivating exploration of the intricate tapestry of human experience, showcasing the author at his sparkling best. This extraordinary collection brings together Ghosh’s profound insights on literature, language, climate change, and the human condition, reflecting over twenty-five years of thought-provoking writing.
Within the pages of Wild Fictions, readers will embark on a journey through:
Ghosh’s work serves as a powerful refutation of imperial violence, weaving together narratives that help us absorb history while emphasizing the crucial role of empathy in our turbulent times. Each piece in this collection is marked by a blend of moral passion, intellectual curiosity, and literary elegance, allowing readers to perceive the world through a new lens.
Critically acclaimed, Wild Fictions is not just a book; it is a clarion call to heal our relationships with the landscapes we inhabit. As Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything, states, “We owe a great debt to Ghosh’s brilliant mind, avenging pen, and huge soul.” This collection is an essential addition for anyone seeking to understand the delicate balance we share with our environment.
Experience the transformative power of Ghosh's words with Wild Fictions and engage in a thoughtful reflection on the world around us.
ISBN: | 9781529349382 |
Author: | Amitav Ghosh |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
Publisher: | John Murray Press |
Dimensions: | 164 x 243 x 43 mm |
Publication Date: | 10 April, 2025 |
Pagination: | 496 pages |
Weight: | 734g |
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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.’