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A Sleepwalk on the Severn

Alice Oswald
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A Sleepwalk on the Severn

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2009

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Alice Oswald

A Sleepwalk on the Severn

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Severn River, England • Contemporary

Topic
Science & Nature
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Sleepwalk on the Severn is a poetic exploration of the River Severn's landscape and mythological significance. Alice Oswald uses lyrical language to describe the river's environmental and emotional impact on individuals, reflecting its tidal rhythms and the interplay between human experience and nature. The text invites readers to consider their connection to the natural world.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Serene

Melancholic

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

201 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Sleepwalk on the Severn by Alice Oswald is praised for its lyrical and evocative language, capturing the mystical essence of the Severn estuary. The poem's exploration of natural and lunar themes resonates well, though some find its abstract style challenging. Overall, it offers a unique, atmospheric experience for readers intrigued by nature and poetic experimentation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Sleepwalk on the Severn?

A reader who enjoys A Sleepwalk on the Severn by Alice Oswald likely appreciates lyrical poetry and nature writing. Fans of The Wild Places by Robert Macfarlane or Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit will be drawn to its meditative exploration of landscape and the passage of time.

4.2

201 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Severn River, England • Contemporary

Topic
Science & Nature
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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