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David G. Brooks

    David Brooks is an acclaimed Australian author whose body of work spans poetry, short fiction, essays, and novels. His writing is celebrated for its depth and insight, delving into complex human relationships and cultural themes. Brooks is distinguished by his precise language and thoughtful construction, offering readers a rich literary experience. His significant contributions to Australian literature are further amplified by his academic work and editorial roles in literary journals.

    The Grass Library: Essays
    • The Grass Library: Essays

      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Originally published in Australia, The Grass Library is a philosophical and poetic journey by "one of Australia's most skilled, unusual and versatile writers" (Sydney Morning Herald). Both a memoir and an elegy for animal rights, The Grass Library portrays the author's relationship with his dog, four sheep, and myriad other animals in the home he shares with his partner in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.This collection of essays--with its lyrical language, its honesty and vulnerability, its charm and wit--will delight and inspire all animal lovers, and especially those who rescue animals.

      The Grass Library: Essays