by T. H. White
First published 1936
Renowned academic T.H. White retreats from the world to a simple cottage, where he surrenders to nature's primal rhythms. Hunting, fishing, and falconry become his daily rituals as he casts off the constraints of civilized life. But solitude and self-reliance exact a price - White must confront the restless ghosts of his past and the fragility of his own identity. In the end, his journey of feral self-discovery leaves him more connected to the land - and to his true self - than ever before.
Genres: nature, 20th-century, adventure, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, self-discovery
Setting: England
Period: 20th Century
306 pages · Paperback · Penguin Adult HC/TR