Myths, Legends and Tales for a Greener World

A book of global wisdom

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Beschreibung

<p><b><i>Myths, Legends and Tales for a Greener World</i> is a captivating collection of stories, retold by master folklorist Rosalind Kerven, all of which offer a new and inspiring perspective on the climate breakdown that threatens our modern world. </b></p><p>Inspired by traditional myths and folklore from across the world and retold with integrity and respect, the stories in this collection offer a hopeful perspective on how we can better appreciate the natural environment and the species that share our planet. The book is split into five chapters: In the Beginning, The World in Trouble, Respect the Earth, Our Animal Relations and World Without End.</p><p>Among these fascinating tales are a retelling of a Chinese story of dragons that help to control the climate, a spiritual tale about a desert stream from Tunisia, a Canadian First Nations story about the coexistence between humans and bears, and a Norse legend about rebirth in springtime. Each story is accompanied with carefully researched notes, detailing the cultural and historical background and other related tales.</p><p>This book harnesses time-honoured wisdom to help imagine how we can transcend environmental degradation and species loss, to offer a more harmonious vision of life on earth.</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781849949989

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

197 x 144 x 22 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

Abrams & Chronicle Books