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To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface

Name: To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface
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Book Synopsis: To the River is the story of the Ouse, the Sussex river in which Virginia Woolf drowned in 1941. One midsummer week over sixty years later, Olivia Laing walked Woolf's river from source to sea. The result is a passionate investigation into how history resides in a landscape - and how ghosts never quite leave the places they love. Along the way, Laing explores the roles rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through literature and mythology alike. To the River excavates all sorts of stories from the Ouse's marshy banks, from the brutal Barons' War of the thirteenth century to the 'Dinosaur Hunters', the nineteenth-century amateur naturalists who first cracked the fossil code. Central among these ghosts is, of course, Virginia Woolf herself: her life, her writing and her watery death. Woolf is the most constant companion on Laing's journey, and To the River can be read in part as a biography of this extraordinary English writer, refracted back through the river she loved. But other writers float through these pages too - among them Iris Murdoch, Shakespeare, Homer and Kenneth Grahame, author of the riverside classic The Wind in the Willows. The result is a wonderfully discursive read - which interweaves biography, history, nature writing and memoir, driven by Laing's deep understanding of science and cultural history. It's a beautiful, lyrical work that marks the arrival of a major new writer.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating story of To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface. Follow Olivia Laing's mesmerizing journey along the Ouse, the very river in which Virginia Woolf met her tragic end. This passionate investigation delves deep into the intertwined connection between history and landscape, where ghosts of the past linger amongst marshy banks. Discover the intricate flow of human lives intertwined with the Ouse through the ages, from ancient myths to modern literature.

Join Laing as she unravels the mysteries and tales hidden within the river's embrace. From the echoes of the brutal Barons' War to the groundbreaking discoveries of 'Dinosaur Hunters', every turn of the page brings you closer to the heart of the Ouse. Through the lens of Virginia Woolf's own life and writing, this book offers a unique biography of the famed author, beautifully woven into the fabric of the river she cherished.

Prepare to be enchanted by the lyrical prose and profound insights that flow through the pages of To the River. With a skillful blend of biography, history, and nature writing, Laing crafts a compelling narrative that will leave you spellbound. Step into a world where literary giants like Shakespeare, Homer, and Kenneth Grahame wander along the riverbanks, painting a vivid tapestry of connection and inspiration.

Embark on this literary odyssey today and experience the magic of To the River for yourself. Let its pages transport you to a realm where past and present converge, and the essence of the Ouse weaves a timeless tale of beauty and meaning. Dive into this masterpiece by clicking here and start your own journey along the river's enchanting path.

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