The Art of Wandering: The Writer as Walker

The Art of Wandering explores the history of the writer as a walker, from the Ancient world to the modern day, inspiring a literary tradition that encompasses philosophy, poetry, the novel, and the manifesto. It examines these adventures on foot and how they can be expressed as stories narrated by the walker.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd

The Art of Wandering is a captivating exploration of the writer as a walker, spanning from ancient times to the present. Throughout this evolution, the role of the walker has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from philosopher and pilgrim to vagrant and visionary, and even to experimentalist and radical. This seemingly innocuous activity has inspired a rich literary tradition that encompasses philosophy, poetry, novels, and manifestos, leaving an indelible mark on the world of literature.

In contemporary times, the walker has once again emerged as a prominent figure in the public imagination, with writers and walkers alike embarking on journeys inspired by the footsteps of their predecessors. The walker is on the move, eagerly seeking out new territories and capturing fresh impressions of the landscape.

Newly revised and updated, The Art of Wandering delves into these captivating adventures on foot. Every walk becomes a story narrated by the walker, and it is these stories and the lives of those who walked them that are examined in depth within this book.

Through its pages, readers are invited to embark on their own walking experiences, exploring the world from a unique perspective and gaining a deeper understanding of the human condition. The Art of Wandering serves as a testament to the enduring power of the walker's spirit, reminding us of the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones, embracing the unknown, and discovering the beauty and wonder that lies within our surroundings.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857305374