The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing
In "The Garden Against Time," Olivia Laing embarks on a journey to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, uncovering the deep connections between gardens and the concept of paradise. As she navigates through various historical and fictional gardens, Laing explores the diverse roles gardens have played, from symbols of privilege to spaces of rebellion and community. The narrative weaves through stories of gardens as sites of both exclusion and innovation, highlighting their potential as places for new ways of living, especially in the face of climate change. This book offers a rich exploration of gardens as vibrant spaces of encounter and discovery.
The 17120th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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(2.0)
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- 12th on The Greatest Books of 2024 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)