The Book Of Sei & Other Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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A masterwork of literary fiction and philosophical short stories, The Book of Sei & Other Stories by Australian author David Brooks presents a luminous collection that meditates on the boundaries between the human and the natural world, desire, memory, and the fragile ethics of existence. Drawing inspiration from the classical Japanese writer Sei Shōnagon, Brooks crafts narratives that are lyrical and contemplative in tone, weaving together the ancient and the contemporary with quiet, precise prose. Each story uncovers a world where animals, landscapes, and human consciousness intersect in unexpected and often deeply moving ways, challenging readers to reconsider their place within the broader web of life. Brooks, a celebrated poet and essayist as well as a committed animal rights advocate, brings a rare moral seriousness to his fiction without ever sacrificing beauty or narrative grace. The result is a collection that lingers long after the final page, rewarding readers who appreciate writing of uncommon depth and sensitivity.
Author: David Brooks
Format: Paperback
Published: 1985, Hale & Iremonger
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A masterwork of literary fiction and philosophical short stories, The Book of Sei & Other Stories by Australian author David Brooks presents a luminous collection that meditates on the boundaries between the human and the natural world, desire, memory, and the fragile ethics of existence. Drawing inspiration from the classical Japanese writer Sei Shōnagon, Brooks crafts narratives that are lyrical and contemplative in tone, weaving together the ancient and the contemporary with quiet, precise prose. Each story uncovers a world where animals, landscapes, and human consciousness intersect in unexpected and often deeply moving ways, challenging readers to reconsider their place within the broader web of life. Brooks, a celebrated poet and essayist as well as a committed animal rights advocate, brings a rare moral seriousness to his fiction without ever sacrificing beauty or narrative grace. The result is a collection that lingers long after the final page, rewarding readers who appreciate writing of uncommon depth and sensitivity.