#nature-writing

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Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

'The Story of Opal': Opal Whiteley's diary is a precocious child's ruminations on nature - or is it? * Oregon ArtsWatch

Opal Whiteley remains an enigmatic figure in Oregon's literary history due to her unique background and mysterious disappearance after her brief rise to fame.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Parallel Path by Jenn Ashworth review a soul-searching walk across England

Jenn Ashworth undertakes Wainwright's coast-to-coast walk for personal reasons, embracing pain and reflecting on her experiences.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Surprising Secret Lives of Playful, Singing, Savvy Seals

Conservation efforts for seals effectively reveal their language-learning abilities and unique sensory perception.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on The Salt Path scandal: memoirists have a duty to tell the truth | Editorial

All autobiographies are lies... I mean deliberate lies. The veracity of autobiographical writing is under scrutiny once again following allegations that the bestselling memoir The Salt Path is not quite the unflinchingly honest account of one couple's triumph over adversity as billed.
Writing
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

5 new books this week spotlight Joe Biden, the WNBA, rivers, migrants and autofiction

The publishing calendar addresses complex political and philosophical questions through various new works.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Robert Macfarlane: 'It is by far the most explicitly political book I've ever written and that's a function of crisis'

The author reflects on the integration of nature within the urban landscape of Cambridge.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rob Macfarlane : Sometimes I felt as if the river was writing me'

Robert Macfarlane's latest book delves into the complex question of whether rivers can be considered alive, blending nature writing with philosophical inquiry.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Robert Macfarlane on Books That Hold Water

Robert Macfarlane explores the elusive language of rivers and their profound impact on perception and writing.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

A 1967 hoax report shaped public beliefs, fueling conspiracy theories despite being debunked, demonstrating society's susceptibility to misinformation.
Lili Taylor’s journey into birding highlights the profound connections with nature for solace and personal introspection.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Trees Are Speaking, on Earth Day and Every Day

Resetting our relationship with forests is essential for ecological survival.
Nature should be revered, not commodified, emphasizing respect and reciprocity.
Caring for forests results in caring for ourselves.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Seven Books About How the Earth Is Changing Right Now

The writing on climate change must evolve from predictions to documenting ongoing realities of environmental crises.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Why "The Living Mountain" Endures

Shepherd's poetic evocation of the Cairngorms transforms them into a manual for observation, blending personal connection and sensory attention that resonate universally.
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