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The Grass Library
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A philosophical and poetic journey recounting the author's relationship with his four sheep and other animals in his home in the Blue Mountains. Both memoir and eloquent testament to animal rights.
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A philosophical and poetic journey recounting the author's relationship with his four sheep and other animals in his home in the Blue Mountains. Both memoir and eloquent testament to animal rights.
‘One of the most beautifully written books about animals I have ever read. I know of nothing else like it published in this or any other country. Deep, sensitive, charming, instructive and above all, humble. I cannot imagine anyone reading it without coming away in some profound sense altered.’ – Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of When Elephants Weep
‘…a gorgeous book. Anyone who loves animals will be enchanted…but it's a book that will challenge your thinking as well…highly recommended.’ – ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
The Grass Library traces the author's tree-change, from inner-Sydney Professor of Australian Literature to his current existence in the upper Blue Mountains: born-again vegan; carer of rescue animals. Paralleling this geographical transition is an ideological one: an attempt to untether himself from conventional ways of thinking about and relating to non-human animals. The Grass Library captures the deft meanderings, sideways movements and unexpected leaps of [Brooks'] mind. - Plumwood Mountain
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i>The Grass Library by David Brooks has been praised for its enchanting narrative and profound engagement with non-human animals. Critics highlight its literary beauty and moral depth, noting its challenging perspectives on conventional animal rights discourse. While some may find its themes niche, those interested in animal rights and the author's personal journey will find it deeply moving and captivating.
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ISBN: 9780648202646
Publisher: Brandl & Schlesinger Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Brandl & Schlesinger Pty Ltd
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
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About the Author
David Brooks is a poet, novelist, short fiction writer and essayist. He has taught literature at various Australian universities and is Honorary Associate Professor of Australian Literature at the University of Sydney. A vegan and animal rights advocate, he lives in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, and spends a portion of each year in a village on the coast of Slovenia. He has been called one of the quiet masters of Australian poetry, and one of Australias most skilled, unusual and versatile writers (Sydney Morning Herald). Pangea, a major Italian literary website, recently described him as the most eccentric writer in Oceania. His works have been widely shortlisted for major Australian literary awards. He was the 2015/16 Australia Council Fellow in Fiction, in recognition of his extensive contribution to Australian and International literature. His work has been widely translated and anthologised. He has been a guest-of-honour at international conferences and literary festivals.
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