From the acclaimed author of The Old Ways and Landmarks -- an essay on the joy of reading, for anyone who has ever loved a book Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange of intellectual and psychological currency, that leaves each participant enriched. Here Robert Macfarlane recounts the story of a book he was given as a young man, and how he managed eventually to return the favour, though never repay the debt. From one of the most lyrical writers of our time comes a perfectly formed gem, a lyrical celebration of the transcendent power and humanity of the given book.
Author | Robert Macfarlane |
Binding | Paperback |
EAN | 9780241978313 |
ISBN | 0241978319 |
Height | 590 mm |
Length | 438 mm |
Width | 16 mm |
Language | English |
Language Type | Published |
Number Of Pages | 32 |
Product Group | Book |
Publication Date | 2017-11-21 |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Studio | Penguin UK |
Sales Rank | 107494 |