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Epic poem exploring geology, myth, wisdom.
Gary Snyder's "Mountains and Rivers Without End" is a transformative journey through the natural world, weaving together the profound interconnectedness of earth's landscapes with human experience. This is an immersive read that resonates with anyone who finds solace in nature and seeks a deep, poetic exploration of the planet we inhabit. It's a book that could profoundly change the way you perceive the world around you.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9781887178570
Authors:
Gary Snyder
Publisher: Counterpoint
Date of Publication: 1997-09-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 949 readers)
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Poems deal with such topics as nature, Buddhism, art, and song.
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Epic poem exploring geology, myth, wisdom.
Gary Snyder's "Mountains and Rivers Without End" is a transformative journey through the natural world, weaving together the profound interconnectedness of earth's landscapes with human experience. This is an immersive read that resonates with anyone who finds solace in nature and seeks a deep, poetic exploration of the planet we inhabit. It's a book that could profoundly change the way you perceive the world around you.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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