Tom Cox
21st-Century Yokel
21st-Century Yokel
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21st-Century Yokel is a humorous essay collection that explores the folklore of several counties, wild places, mystical spots, and curious objects, featuring Tom Cox's loud and excitable dad. It is a rich, strange, oddly glorious brew that is full of the folklore of several counties, wild places, mystical spots, and curious objects, and themes that are broader and more important than ever.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Unbound
Longlisted for the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize 2018
21st-Century Yokel is a captivating blend of nature writing, family memoir, walking memoir, and humorous essays. It immerses readers in the folklore of various counties, encompassing both ancient and everyday traditions. The book is teeming with vivid descriptions of the natural world, from owls and badgers to oak trees and wood piles, scarecrows and ghosts. Moreover, it features Tom Cox's lively and enthusiastic dad, adding a touch of humor to the narrative.
Through its meticulous attention to detail, 21st-Century Yokel explores themes that are broader, more significant, and more relevant than ever. Tom's writing style resembles a rambling country walk, infused with a sense of adventure and curiosity. It is captivated by the fresh air, vast skies, and the eerie edges of the outdoors. The book is restless, prone to detours, but always manages to arrive at its destination in the end.
Longlisted for the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize 2018, 21st-Century Yokel is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, the quirks of human relationships, and the humor of everyday life. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to transport readers to new and intriguing places.
Weight: 374g
Dimension: 201 x 136 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783527397
Edition number: 2 ed
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