Amy Jeffs
Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain
Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain
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Wild is a book by Amy Jeffs that explores the wild landscapes of a world almost familiar, from desolation to hope. It combines reflections of travels through fen, forest, and cave with retelling of medieval texts that offer rich depictions of the natural world, including women, outcasts, and animals. Illustrated with original wood engravings, it evokes an atmospheric world of whales, wolves, caves, cuckoos, and reeds.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Wild, a captivating book by the bestselling author of Storyland, takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the wild landscapes of a world that is both familiar and distant. Written with an engaging style and rich imagery, the book explores the diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes of early medieval Britain.
In the seven chapters of Wild, author Amy Jeffs takes the reader on a captivating journey, both physically and through medieval texts. The chapters, titled Earth, Ocean, Forest, Beast, Fen, Catastrophe, and Paradise, offer a blend of fiction and reflection, providing the reader with an insightful glimpse into a world that is both distant and profoundly close to home.
Through her travels and retelling of medieval texts, Jeffs explores the natural world in all its grandeur and complexity. From the Old English elegies to the englynion and immrama of the Celtic world, stories that largely represent figures whose voices are not generally heard in the corpus of medieval literature: women, outcasts, and animals. These tales offer rich depictions of the natural world, capturing its beauty, brutality, and resilience.
Illustrated with original wood engravings that evoke an atmospheric world of whales, wolves, caves, cuckoos, and reeds, Wild: Tales From Early Medieval Britain transports readers to a realm where dreams and reality intertwine. The book leaves readers feeling awe-struck, delighting in the wilderness and its untamed beauty.
In conclusion, Wild is a must-read for anyone who loves nature, history, and storytelling. With its captivating prose, stunning illustrations, and thought-provoking themes, this book offers a unique and immersive experience that will leave readers feeling inspired and transformed.
Weight: 264g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529424263
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