SeckerTesdell, Diana
Garden Stories (Everyman's Library POCKET CLASSICS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841596327
- author:
- SeckerTesdell, Diana
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Everyman's Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.4 x 2.9 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Anthologies, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Garden Stories brings together a diverse collection of tales that explore the beauty and power of gardens. From the tranquil perspective of a snail in Virginia Woolf's 'Kew Gardens' to the vibrant world of Sandra Cisneros's 'The Monkey Garden', this anthology invites readers to step into the serene and often surreal landscapes of the garden. In these stories, gardens are not just places of beauty, but also spaces for self-discovery, growth, and transformation. Colette luxuriates in extravagantly blooming flowers in 'Bygone Spring', while a young woman plants each day whatever she has been given in Aoko Matsuda's poignant 'Planting'. This entrancing book is perfect for anyone who loves gardens and the natural world. With its unique blend of literary styles and themes, Garden Stories offers a captivating reading experience that will linger long after you finish the book.