{"product_id":"2026770001721-secondhand-the-book-of-sei-other-stories","title":"The Book Of Sei \u0026 Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterwork of literary fiction and philosophical short stories, The Book of Sei \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839380238555,"sku":"2026770001721-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/24726558-13f0-48a0-8bf8-033a0931dff3.png?v=1780561029","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001721-secondhand-the-book-of-sei-other-stories","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}