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The journey along the Pennine Way serves as a backdrop for Simon Armitage's exploration of the relationship between freedom and fear. With a blend of humor and introspection, he walks this iconic trail, engaging with various companions and the unpredictable elements of nature. Each evening, he shares poetry in exchange for shelter, reflecting on the poet's role in contemporary society. Armitage's experience becomes a personal challenge, intertwining the physical journey with deeper philosophical insights.
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Walking Home: A Poet's Journey, Simon Armitage
- Language
- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Walking Home: A Poet's Journey
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simon Armitage
- Publisher
- Liveright Publishing Corporation
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780871404169
- Category
- Maps and Travel, Travelogues
- Description
- The journey along the Pennine Way serves as a backdrop for Simon Armitage's exploration of the relationship between freedom and fear. With a blend of humor and introspection, he walks this iconic trail, engaging with various companions and the unpredictable elements of nature. Each evening, he shares poetry in exchange for shelter, reflecting on the poet's role in contemporary society. Armitage's experience becomes a personal challenge, intertwining the physical journey with deeper philosophical insights.