Davidson, Peter
The Idea of North
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780235981
- author:
- Davidson, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books, Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.20(d)
- Genre:
- Geography & Geosciences Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Idea of North by Peter Davidson explores the concept of north as a powerful and enduring idea that has been expressed in various ways throughout history. From Netherlandic winter paintings to Scandinavian Sagas, Davidson examines the diverse range of mythologies and imaginings of the north, including Arctic exploration and the fictitious snowy kingdoms of Zembla and Naboland. The book takes the reader on a journey, tracing a northward path through northern rural England, industrial sites, and the long emptiness of the borders, Scotland, and the Highlands. It also delves into the Northern Netherlands and Scandinavia, examining their unique northernness. Ultimately, Davidson reveals the north to be a goal rather than a destination, a place of revelation that is always austere and elusive. Through its engaging and thought-provoking exploration, The Idea of North offers a meditation on solitude, absence, and stillness, inviting readers to consider the enduring power of the concept of north.
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