This beautiful anthology brings together a collection of must-read poems for children to treasure. There are light-hearted and informative introductions to some of the poems, which range from well-loved favourites to modern classics. This gorgeous book is sure to inspire and delight children and adults alike
Helen Mort Libri
La poesia di Helen Mort approfondisce esplorazioni del corpo, dell'esperienza femminile e della storia. Il suo stile è allo stesso tempo grezzo e lirico, catturando in modo incisivo la complessa interazione tra natura, psiche umana e strutture sociali. Mort impiega spesso forme impegnative e sperimentazione linguistica per illuminare momenti apparentemente ordinari, rivelandone il significato più profondo. Il suo lavoro è acclamato per la sua profondità intellettuale e risonanza emotiva.
A Line Above the Sky
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Guardian Books to Watch 2022 Evening Standard Books to Watch 2022 Bookseller Editor's Choice 'This book is beautiful' Emma Jane Unsworth Climbing gives you the illusion of being in control, just for a while, the tantalising sense of being able to stay one move ahead of death. Helen Mort has always been drawn to the thrill and risk of climbing: the tension between human and rockface, and the climber's powerful connection to the elemental world. But when she becomes a mother for the first time, she finds herself re-examining her relationship with both the natural world and herself, as well as the way the world views women who aren't afraid to take risks. A Line Above the Sky melds memoir and nature writing to ask why humans are drawn to danger, and how we can find freedom in pushing our limits. It is a visceral love letter to losing oneself in physicality, whether climbing a mountain or bringing a child into the world, and an unforgettable celebration of womanhood in all its forms.
'The hills bring into focus just how much we love being with dogs.' In Never Leave the Dog Behind, award-winning writer Helen Mort explores the relationship between dogs, mountains and the people who love them. She meets search and rescue dogs, interviews climbers, and tells her own transformative story of falling in love with a whippet named Bell.