Whittet, James Knox
Writers on Islands
- ISBN 13:
- 9780955245053
- author:
- Whittet, James Knox
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Iron Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 148mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Collections & anthologies of various literary forms
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Writers on Islands brings together a unique collection of non-fiction prose from some of the finest writers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Set against the backdrop of British and Irish islands, these essays offer a glimpse into the freedom of thought that inspired literary giants such as Orwell and Yeats. From the Scillies to the Hebrides, and from Anglesey to the Orkneys, many writers have found solace in the isolation of island life. This anthology showcases the work of notable authors who drew inspiration from their surroundings, including Woolf, Betjeman, Kathleen Raine, John Fowles, and J.M. Synge. With its diverse range of voices and perspectives, Writers on Islands provides a fascinating insight into the power of place to shape our writing and our understanding of the world.
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