First published 2020
In "Vesper Flights," naturalist Helen Macdonald weaves a tapestry of personal essays that explore the wonders of the natural world. From witnessing a murmuration of starlings to tracking the elusive goshawk, Macdonald's keen observations and poetic prose transport readers into the heart of nature's mysteries. As she grapples with grief, wonder, and humanity's impact on the environment, Macdonald invites us to see the world anew, with a deeper appreciation for the fragile beauty that surrounds us.
Genres: nature, animals, essays, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: intimate, reflective
336 pages · Paperback · Grove Press