Think of the Earth

An Environmental Journey through Literature and PhilosophyBy Bertram Brooker
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In "Think of the Earth," Bertram Brooker intricately weaves together themes of human existence, environmental consciousness, and the intersection of art and nature. The prose is marked by Brooker's distinctive modernist style, characterized by vivid imagery and introspective narrative techniques that invite readers to grapple with their role within the cosmic order. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the text serves as both a philosophical exploration and a poignant social commentary, reflecting the era's burgeoning environmental concerns while also engaging with abstract concepts of perception and reality. Bertram Brooker, an accomplished Canadian novelist, painter, and playwright, draws upon his diverse artistic background to craft this compelling work. His passion for nature, often infused with his own experiences of life in the Canadian wilderness, provides a rich context for the book. Brooker's involvement in the Group of Seven'ÄîCanada's foremost landscape painters'Äîmay also have influenced his perspectives on the beauty and fragility of the environment, echoing throughout the narrative. "Think of the Earth" is an essential read for those who appreciate the confluence of literary art and ecological awareness. Brooker's insights resonate beyond his time, inviting readers to reflect on their own relationships with the earth and to engage thoughtfully with the pressing environmental issues of today.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.5 (12)
Includes Goodreads
GenreScience and Nature
Length8 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 24, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1THE TOWN
14JUKES
2THE PRINTSHOP
15THE LAKE
3TAVISTOCK
16THE DRIVE HOME
4THE LAWYER'S OFFICE
17TOGETHERNESS
5LINKLATER
18THE COMFORTER
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6THE CANON
19LAURA AWAKENS
7LAURA
20STRUGGLE
8THE ENCOUNTER
21SURRENDER
9THE WORLD'S SORROWS
22LOVE
10THE SECRET
23FAITH
11THE BUNK CAR
24TRANSFIGURATION
12GAWTHORP
25THE MIRACLE
13QUESTIONS
26ILLUMINATION
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