Last Leaves from Dunk Island (eBook)

E J Banfield (Autor)

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2022
131 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740571-9 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Last Leaves from Dunk Island' by E J Banfield, readers will find a collection of beautifully crafted essays that showcase Banfield's deep connection to nature and his contemplative observations of the natural world. Written in a descriptive and meditative style, the book takes readers on a journey through the idyllic landscapes of Dunk Island, offering vivid depictions of its flora and fauna. Banfield's poetic language and keen eye for detail immerse readers in the serene beauty of the island, making it a compelling read for nature enthusiasts and literary scholars alike. The book also reflects the early 20th-century Australian literary tradition of nature writing, capturing a moment in time when environmental conservation and appreciation for the natural world were beginning to gain traction.

Autor

E.J. Banfield, an English-born Australian author, is renowned for his detailed and reflective portrayal of nature and life on Dunk Island, where he spent many years in self-chosen exile from urban life. In his eminent work 'Last Leaves from Dunk Island' (1925), Banfield eloquently narrates the tranquil existence and observations of a man deeply attuned to the environment around him. His writing style, often described as lyrical and thoughtful, weaves together experiences and insights that capture the essence of the island's flora, fauna, and seascapes. Banfield was affectionately nicknamed the 'Beachcomber of Dunk Island,' and his literary output is characterized by an enduring love for the natural world and a contemplative appreciation of solitude and simplicity. 'Last Leaves from Dunk Island' stands as a testament to his profound connection with the terrain and as a showcase of his talent for bringing to life the understated beauty of the Australian wilderness. Banfield's contribution to Australian literature lies in his ability to transport readers to the idyllic yet isolated shores of Dunk Island, tethering his personal narrative to the universal themes of peace, reflection, and the human experience within nature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: 1852-1923 • Australia • Australian history • Australian literary tradition • Australian nature writing • Beachcomber literature • Biography • Description and travel • Dunk Island • early 20th-century travel • Ecological prose • E J Banfield • E. J. Banfield • Environmental elegy • Environmental observer • historical non-fiction • Island ecosystem • Natural History • natural history essays • Naturalists • Nature's caprice • nature writing classics • Paradise Lost • Qld. • Queensland • Queensland memoir • Romanticism Influence • Tropical island life • Tropical North Queensland