The Wild Isles (an anthology of British and Irish nature writing)
The Wild Isles is a wonderful anthology on the best of British and Irish nature writing, on landscapes and the plants and creatures that live there. From Gilbert White to Dorothy Wordsworth (sister of William) to Laurie Lee and Nan Shepherd, this is literature inspired by nature, on the islands we call home.
With many moods and voices, choices are arranged under themes:
- Birds
- Woods
- Coastlines
- Childhood
- Seasons
- Urban nature
There are much-loved classic passages from modern writers like Robert Macfarlane, to poems of yesteryear. Plus writings to explore environmental issues we face today.
From the bleak heights of the Cairngorms, the ancient woodlands of Essex, the storm-lashed islands of Ireland’s west coast and the lush fields of Devon, this book highlights nature’s capacity to both delight, soothe, heal, terrify, inspire and bring wonder.
About the Editor
Patrick Barkham is a natural history writer and author of many books on nature. He is currently writing the biography of acclaimed naturalist Roger Deakin. He lives in Norfolk.
