According to legend, the English landscape – so calm on the
surface – is really the Devil’s work. Cloven Country tells of
rocks hurled into place and valleys carved out by infernal labour.
The Devil’s hideous strength laid down great roads in one night,
and left scars everywhere as the hard stone melted like wax under
those burning feet. With roots in medieval folklore, this is not
the Satan of prayer, but a clumsy ogre, easily fooled by humankind.
When a smart cobbler or cunning young wife outwitted him, they
struck a blow for the underdog. Only the wicked squire and grasping
merchant were beyond redemption, carried off by a black huntsman in
the storm.
General
Imprint: |
Reaktion Books
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2022 |
Authors: |
Jeremy Harte
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
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Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78914-650-9 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-78914-650-X |
Barcode: |
9781789146509 |
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