Berry, Wendell
The World-Ending Fire: The-Essential Wendell Berry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141984131
- author:
- Berry, Wendell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.9 x 13 x 2.2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Policy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Wendell Berry's The World-Ending Fire is a collection of essays that offer a powerful critique of modern society and a vision for a more sustainable future. Written from the perspective of a life spent farming in rural Kentucky, these essays are a testament to the importance of living in harmony with the natural world. Berry's work is a call to arms, urging us to abandon the destructive forces of consumerism and instead cultivate a deeper respect for the land, our neighbours, and ourselves. With characteristic grace and conviction, he argues that we must adopt a more mindful and compassionate approach to our relationship with the world around us. Through his writing, Berry shares a vision of consolation and hope, one that is rooted in a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things. This is a book that will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to think differently about the world we live in.