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People of the Black Mountains: The Beginning
Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. People of the Black Mountains. 2 v. ;. . Originally London : Chatto & Windus, 1989-90; 1. The beginning -- 2. The eggs of the eagle. ; . Some of the pages at the beginning of the book are ever so slightly loose, otherwise book is in very good condition with a beautiful painting of the black mountains on the cover.
368 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 1989
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Raymond Williams
186 books237 followersRaymond Henry Williams was a Welsh academic, novelist, and critic. He taught for many years and the Professor of Drama at the University of Cambridge. He was an influential figure within the New Left and in wider culture. His writings on politics, culture, the mass media and literature are a significant contribution to the Marxist critique of culture and the arts. His work laid the foundations for the field of cultural studies and the cultural materialist approach. Among his many books are Culture and Society, Culture and Materialism, Politics and Letters, Problems in Materialism and Culture, and several novels.
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October 26, 2018
This is the first volume of two. It is not a captivating story, but it is strangely beguiling. Something like a Marxist myth of origins, detailing the development of a set of communities in a region of South Wales in the eastern Brecon Beacons from pre-history up to and including the Roman invasion. There is a fair amount of virtue signalling as the narrative shows the growth of various tribes with their differing industries, folklore, customs and beliefs. Much is pure invention, although some of the names of places and myths may have basis in fact. But what merits the four stars is the sheer ambition and scope of the narrative, and its credibility. It succeeds, I believe, in its aim of showing a deep connection of the landscape to people and vice versa.
January 28, 2023
Non è un romanzo, non è un saggio. Peccato l'autore non abbiamo voluto o saputo scegliere la strada narrativa da percorrere, perché l'argomento e il punto di vista sono interessanti. Direi che Williams si è perso insieme al suo protagonista Elis tra le montagne nere.
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February 7, 2021If you're going to visit the Black Mountains of Wales, you should read these books. If you're going to Wales but not visiting the Black Mountains, you're missing the best part.
March 30, 2021
Really very interesting if you know the area. Probably a bit clonky if you don't.
January 19, 2013
I have a different addition of this but it is hardbound. Now finished, but I've already blogged on some pretty amazing aspects I link here for a review:
http://www.moderatebutpassionate.com/...
Oh, and without giving any spoilers, the last vignette takes place at Clyro (Cleiro) and the slopes above what is now Hay-on-Wye where we visited in 2010.
http://www.moderatebutpassionate.com/...
Oh, and without giving any spoilers, the last vignette takes place at Clyro (Cleiro) and the slopes above what is now Hay-on-Wye where we visited in 2010.
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