Limestone Country

Exploring the connections of landscapes through limestone

Fiona Sampson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little Toller Books

Published:8th Oct '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Limestone Country cover

This book offers a deep exploration of four landscapes, connecting them through limestone geology and personal experiences, highlighting their cultural significance.

In Limestone Country, Fiona Sampson offers a profound exploration of four distinct landscapes across Europe and beyond. These locations, while seemingly unrelated, are intricately connected through their shared limestone geology, personal narratives, and Sampson's imaginative lens. The book invites readers to traverse these terrains, revealing the hidden threads that bind them together.

Through vivid storytelling, Limestone Country delves into the essence of each landscape, presenting rich portraits of the people who inhabit these areas, the wildlife that thrives there, and the cultural practices that define them. Sampson's lyrical prose captures the daily rhythms of life, from farming routines to spontaneous encounters with nature, painting a comprehensive picture of these environments.

Ultimately, Limestone Country serves as a meditation on place and identity, prompting reflection on how we influence our surroundings and, conversely, how they shape our experiences. Sampson's unique perspective encourages readers to consider the deeper connections we share with the world around us, making this work both an insightful investigation and a celebration of the landscapes we call home.

A Guardian Book of the Year
'With exquisite perceptiveness she explores the way we shape and are shaped by the landscapes we inhabit.' New Statesman
'I have been completely captivated by the poet Fiona Sampson's Limestone Country.' Evening Standard
'Fiona Sampson is beloved for the lyricism and scope of her writing, and Limestone Country is no exception.' World Literature Today
'This bewitching little book.' The Spectator
'Fine portraits of both place and people.' The Telegraph

ISBN: 9781915068415

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