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Barbara Kingsolver

    April 8, 1955

    Barbara Kingsolver is an American author whose works frequently explore themes of social justice, biodiversity, and the intricate connections between people, their communities, and the environment. Her writing is characterized by a profound engagement with the human condition and our place within the wider world. Through compelling narratives that delve into complex societal issues, she offers readers thought-provoking and resonant stories. Her novels, essays, and poetry are celebrated for their distinctive voice and intellectual depth, inviting readers to consider the world from new perspectives.

    Barbara Kingsolver
    High Tide in Tucson: Essays from Now or Never
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    How to Fly
    Coyote's Wild Home
    ANIMAL VEGETABLE MIRACLE TENTH ANNIVERSA
    Demon Copperhead
    • 2025

      AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOWA resonant and provocative novel about motherhood from the prize-winning author of The Devil I Know and Tenderwire. 'Kilroy packs a stunning worldly wisdom into her beautiful prose.' BARBARA KINGSOLVER Well, Sailor.

      Soldier Sailor
    • 2024

      Píseň jedovatého stromu

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Píše se rok 1960 a v Belgickém Kongu to vře. Vesnička Kilanga kdesi v hlubinách džungle zatím působí stejně poklidně jako dřív a život její opuštěné misie rozvíří pouze příjezd amerického kazatele Nathana. Má v misii působit rok a jeho předsevzetím je obrátit na víru co nejvíc obyvatel. V neochvějném přesvědčení o své pravdě však nedokáže vesničanům porozumět a najít si k nim cestu, což se mu ostatně nedaří ani u vlastní rodiny, jež ho na misijní cestě doprovází. Postupně vychází najevo, že pod zdánlivou poslušností manželky i čtyř dcer probublává vůči despotické hlavě rodiny hněv stejně silně, jako se Afrika touží vzepřít koloniální nadvládě. Ve vyprávění se prolínají hlasy jednotlivých protagonistek: každá je jiná a k tragickému osudu rodiny zaujímá vlastní postoj. Přes všechny rozdíly je ale k sobě váže pouto, jež nedokáží zničit ani dramatické okolnosti. Barvitý příběh plný humoru i bolesti, v němž do života obyčejných lidí krutě zasáhne válka a špinavá hra velmocí, vyvolává úžas nejen nad nádherou i nemilosrdnou tvrdostí africké přírody, ale především nad kulturním a jazykovým bohatstvím obou civilizací, pro něž je přitom tak těžké si vzájemně porozumět.

      Píseň jedovatého stromu
    • 2024

      Coyote's Wild Home

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.3(126)Add rating

      New York Times best-selling author Barbara Kingsolver and Environmentalist Lily Kingsolver team up to create their first children's book together. On a summer day in an Appalachian Forest, Grandpa takes young Diana camping for the first time, while Coyote pup goes on his first hunt with his Auntie. During this day of discoveries, Coyote Pup learns that it's best to stay away from humans and that hunting is a skill that will take time and experience to master while Diana learns why coyotes are "friends of the forest.

      Coyote's Wild Home
    • 2023

      Unsheltered LP

      • 672 pages
      • 24 hours of reading
      3.7(75)Add rating

      Willa Knox, a former journalist, and her unemployed professor husband find themselves overwhelmed by debt and a deteriorating home. As they navigate the challenges of life, they also care for Willa's disabled father-in-law and manage the antics of their free-spirited daughter. The story explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the struggle to maintain stability amidst chaos.

      Unsheltered LP
    • 2023
    • 2022

      Another America/Otra America

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.9(132)Add rating

      Exploring the complexities of American identity, Barbara Kingsolver's early poetry reflects her experiences as a college graduate in Tucson, Arizona, where she encountered a different reality filled with refugees and their stories. The collection interweaves historical political events and critiques of the immigration system, revealing the discrepancies between the American myth and lived experiences. With empathy and clarity, Kingsolver crafts a poignant examination of societal issues, enriched by a new introduction that addresses the ongoing border crisis, making it a powerful commentary on privilege and humanity.

      Another America/Otra America
    • 2022

      A masterpiece in storytelling from the global bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behaviour.

      Demon Copperhead
    • 2021

      This edition gathers together Barbara Kingsolver's vibrant and various poems, revealing an intimate side to her creative practice as yet unseen. Almost resembling a Collected or Selected Poems, the book is divided into thematically linked sections: a series of 'How to' poems that smartly balance tongue-in-cheek guides with revelatory wisdom;

      How to Fly
    • 2020

      How to Fly (in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons)

      Poetry

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      3.9(2550)Add rating

      Focusing on the themes of human intimacy and the wonders of nature, this collection of poems invites readers to disconnect from modern distractions like TV and social media. It emphasizes the beauty of the present moment and the enduring connections that define our humanity. Through evocative language, the poems explore the profound mysteries of the natural world, offering a refreshing perspective that celebrates both the immediate and the timeless.

      How to Fly (in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons)