The Art of Flight

Name: The Art of Flight
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141980317
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By Fredrik Sjöberg

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Summary

In The Art of Flight by Fredrik Sjöberg, the author embarks on a captivating journey through history and nature, blending travel, exploration, and intellectual curiosity. Sjöberg reflects on his adventures and encounters with fascinating characters while delving into the lives of historical figures. The narrative weaves together personal anecdotes with broader reflections on the art of travel, all delivered with wit and insight.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to the beauty of nature and the intricacies of human curiosity. With its blend of travel and adventure, it offers a unique exploration of the world through the eyes of an observant and contemplative narrator. The narrative beautifully captures the balance between introspective thoughts and the external wonders of the landscapes, perfect for those who appreciate an adventurous yet deeply thoughtful read.

The Art of Flight

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Two more tales of memory, nature, travel and collecting from the author of the Swedish bestseller The Fly Trap.

Stories just begin. We rarely know where and almost never why. It doesn't matter. Nothing is certain any longer. I just want to shut my eyes, point at random and say, as a sort of experiment, that once, when I was sixteen years old, I spent a whole night singing romantic songs in the top of a pine tree. That's where it may have started.

In this follow-up to The Fly Trap, Sjöberg continues to explore the pleasures and trials of those who spend their time tracing the smallest details of the natural world. In these two tales, he calls on his childhood memories and experience as a hoverfly collector, and follows the trail of long forgotten entomologists before him who left their native Sweden for the United States. From Stockholm to the Grand Canyon, Sjöberg contemplates the richness of life and the strange paths it leads us on.

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Fredrik Sjöberg's The Art of Flight has been warmly received, praised for its digressive and delightful style. Reviewers admire Sjöberg's episodic narrative, comparing it to a Sebald-lite approach, appreciated for its humour and informative nature. His wide-ranging curiosity and infectious passion make the book both engaging and enlightening.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141980317

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 442g

Pages: 560

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Fredrik Sjöberg Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Science & Nature Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Fredrik Sj berg collects hoverflies on the island of Runmar , in the archipelago east of Stockholm. He is also a literary critic, translator, cultural columnist and the author of several books, including The Fly Trap and The Raisin King, which form a trilogy with The Art of Flight.