Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross and listen to the tales of this ancient county. Hear how a King and his knights were turned to stone at the mysterious Rollright Stones; how Dragon Hill got its name; take the Devil's Highway to the End of the World - if you dare; or spend a night on the weird Ot Mo∨ listen in on the Boar's Head Carol; walk the oldest trackway in Europe in the footsteps of a Neolithic pilgrim; pause to try the Blowing Sto≠ leave a coin for the enigmatic blacksmith to shoe your horse at Wayland's Smithy; eavesdrop upon the Inklings in the Eagle and Child; and meet that early fabulist, Geoffrey of Monmouth in the city of dreaming spires. This collection will take you on an oral tour across the county - on the way you'll meet gypsies, highwaymen, cavaliers, a prime minister and a devilish mason.
Kevan Manwaring Libros
Kevan Manwaring es un autor galardonado y profesor de escritura creativa que elabora narrativas en la intersección del mito, el folclore y la vida contemporánea. Su obra invita a los lectores a reinos donde las leyendas antiguas y las realidades modernas se entrelazan, explorando los límites porosos entre lo ordinario y lo extraordinario. La prosa de Manwaring se caracteriza por una cualidad lírica y un profundo compromiso con la narración arquetípica que resuena en diversos paisajes culturales. Su escritura ofrece un viaje único a dimensiones ocultas, alentando el descubrimiento de la magia en lo cotidiano.


Writing Ecofiction
Navigating the Challenges of Environmental Narrative
- 272 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Focusing on ecofiction, this textbook guides students through narrative writing centered on environmental themes, also known as climate fiction. It addresses a variety of genres and the ethical and technical challenges writers face while responding to the climate crisis. The book includes discussions of both classic and contemporary works, alongside literary criticism and creative exercises. It challenges traditional narratives by considering perspectives from the Global South and the Anthropocene, making it suitable for advanced writing modules and independent writers alike.