Beast

Name: Beast
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By Paul Kingsnorth

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Beast by Paul Kingsnorth is a metaphysical and introspective novel focused on Edward Buckmaster, who isolates himself in an abandoned house on a moor in order to confront the boundaries between civilisation and the wild. As he grapples with inner turmoil and the raw power of nature, the narrative explores themes of solitude, survival, and existential reflection, presenting a deeply immersive experience in both the protagonist's psyche and the untamed landscape around him.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate introspective journeys that delve deep into the mind and explore our connection with nature. The narrative's poetic and intense exploration of solitude and self-discovery may appeal to you, particularly if you are fascinated by the blurred lines between humanity and the wild world around us.

Beast

The stunning new novel from the prize-winning author of The Wake.

The stunning new novel from the prize-winning author of The Wake

SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ENCORE AWARD 2017

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'Come to a place like this . . . and you will understand soon enough that this world is a great animal, alive and breathing.'

Beast plunges you into the world of Edward Buckmaster, a man alone on a west-country moor. What he has left behind we don't yet know; what he faces is an existential battle with himself, the elements and with something he begins to see in the margins of his vision: some creature that is tracking him, the pursuit of which will become an obsession.

This is a vivid exploration of isolation, courage and the search for truth. Short, shocking and exhilarating, it confirms Paul Kingsnorth as one of our most daring and rewarding contemporary writers.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Beast by Paul Kingsnorth has garnered attention for its intense and poetic exploration of solitude and transformation. Reviewers often highlight its immersive narrative and the author's evocative language, which vividly portrays the protagonist's journey through isolation and the natural world. While some readers find its abstract style challenging, many appreciate its depth and philosophical undertones, noting the novel's ability to provoke thought and convey a profound connection to the landscape.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571322084

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 144g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Paul Kingsnorth's debut novel, The Wake, won the 2014 Gordon Burn Prize, was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Folio Prize and the Desmond Elliott Prize, and was shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize. He is also the author of three non-fiction books, One No, Many Yeses, Real England and Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist, and a poetry collection, Kidland. He co-founded the Dark Mountain Project, a global network of writers, artists and thinkers in search of new stories for a world on the brink.

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