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In his latest anthology, Matthew Francis paints a vivid tapestry of nature's splendour and our intricate relationship with it. The collection, aptly titled 'Wing', takes flight with vibrant depictions of summer's delights, embodied in the kaleidoscopic wings and evocative nomenclature of butterflies. A nocturnal rendezvous with an earwig transforms into a spirited invocation of dialectal whimsy.
Francis's well-known penchant for history, previously showcased in his acclaimed works 'Mandeville' and 'The Mabinogi', manifests in a sequence inspired by Robert Hooke's microscopic observations. The poet pays homage to literary luminaries Basho, Dafydd ap Gwilym and W. S. Graham, whilst also celebrating the quotidian joys of fireworks, apple varieties and warming hot toddies.
In a poignant elegy for a friend lost to a parachuting mishap, Francis presents a dizzying perspective of a realm where even the departed 'sleep on the wing'. This collection is a masterful exploration of the natural world, human experience, and the intricate threads that bind them together.
Book ISBN: | 9780571358625 |
Book Author: | Matthew Francis |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 196 x 10 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-08-19 |
Book Pagination: | 80 pages |
Book Weight: | 108g |
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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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.’