Antlers of Water
Writing on the Nature and Environment of Scotland
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Canongate Books
Published:8th Jul '21
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This modern anthology of Scottish nature writing features diverse contributions that explore our connection to the natural world, blending prose, poetry, and photography to inspire a deeper appreciation for nature. Antlers of Water is edited by Kathleen Jamie.
Antlers of Water is a groundbreaking anthology that showcases contemporary Scottish nature writing, capturing the essence of our relationship with the natural world. Edited and introduced by the acclaimed author Kathleen Jamie, this collection brings together a diverse array of voices, including contributions from notable writers such as Amy Liptrot, Jim Crumley, and Chitra Ramaswamy. The anthology spans various themes, exploring everything from the simple joys of walking and wild swimming to the complexities of urban wildlife, featuring creatures like red deer, pigeons, and wasps.
This inspiring compilation is not only a celebration of Scotland's rich landscapes but also a call to reflect on our connection to nature in today's world. Through a blend of prose, poetry, and photography, Antlers of Water encourages readers to reconsider their interactions with the environment, emphasizing the importance of fostering a deeper understanding of the more-than-human world. The writing is characterized by its celebratory, radical, and political tones, inviting readers to engage with the pressing issues surrounding nature and conservation.
As a modern anthology, Antlers of Water acknowledges the realities of contemporary life while highlighting the beauty and complexity of the natural world. It serves as a reminder of the significance of nature in our lives and the urgent need to protect it. This collection is a vital addition to the canon of nature writing, offering insights and perspectives that resonate deeply with both seasoned nature enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
Splendid . . . Read, and treasure what we have while we have it * * The Times * *
A selection of luminous essays, poems and visual art . . . The most intuitive pieces reflect that nature is not something to be explored on weekends and in nice weather but through everyday rituals . . . [written with] a gallows humour and deftness of touch * * The Times * *
Varied and unexpected . . . The Scotland we find here is a bracingly complex place . . . Yields some very fine writing * * TLS * *
Essential . . . With fine contributions from a variety of diverse writers and artists, this is more than a celebration of the natural world; it is a call to action. From placenames to field notes, creatures to flora; bodies of water to stretches of land - this is a raw, exquisite reckoning, free from blinkers, full of love and loss. To protect something, we must see it. These contributors show us our world, one still so full of hope -- Kerri ní Dochartaigh * * Irish Times * *
Beautiful . . . A series of authentic experiences, each individual immersing themselves in nature . . . Antlers of Water is a warm invitation to reimagine your intimacy to nature, whether that's within the confinements of a communal city garden or on an island surrounded by the vast ocean. But whilst we should enjoy it, in whatever manner we please, we must not forget we must also take care of it * * Caught by the River, Book of the Month * *
Features some fine writing on Scotland's environment * * Independent * *
Rich and intriguing . . . Illuminating, insightful and - even more important - necessary, there's something for everyone here, whether you're a devoted Munro bagger and birdwatcher or an occasional countryside visitor * * Herald * *
Provides relief and inspiration . . . Open-hearted . . . The knowledge that there is something bigger than ourselves, is a relief. How deep the water is, how old the mountains. Scotland is wild. I'm going out to look again * * Scotsman * *
Reveals why fresh awareness of wildlife and landscape should be cherished * * Sunday Post * *
A bravura collection of essays on the splendour and wildness of the Scottish landscape, Antlers of Water is edited by the acclaimed Kathleen Jamie and draws together a stellar list of contributors * * Waterstones, Best Books of the Year * *
ISBN: 9781786899811
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 19mm
Weight: 228g
304 pages
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