Twelve Words for Moss
(Author) Elizabeth-Jane BurnettLONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024 Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2023 for Nature Writing 'Exquisite, luminous and quietly radical . . . utterly unique and refreshing' Lucy Jones Where nothing grows, moss is the spark that triggers new life. Embarking on a journey though landscape, memory and recovery, Elizabeth-Jane Burnett explores this mysterious, ancient marvel of the plant world, meditating on and renaming her favourite mosses - from Glowflake to Little Loss - and drawing inspiration from place, people and language itself. 'Fascinating, subtle and risk-taking . . . Poetry, descriptive-evocative prose, memory, memoir, natural history and more all drift and mingle in strikingly new ways' Robert Macfarlane
Elizabeth-Jane Burnett
Elizabeth-Jane Burnett is a British poet and academic known for her innovative approach to poetry and eco-poetics. She has published several collections of poetry, including "Swims" and "The Grassling," which blend language, nature, and ecological themes. Burnett's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty, deep connection to the natural world, and experimentation with form and language.
Burnett's contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of traditional poetry and exploring the intersection of language and nature in her work. She is considered a leading voice in the eco-poetry movement, using her poetry to raise awareness of environmental issues and the importance of our relationship with the natural world.
One of Burnett's most famous works is "The Grassling," a collection that explores the idea of language as a living entity and our connection to the earth. Through her unique poetic style and powerful imagery, Burnett invites readers to reconsider their relationship with the environment and the impact of human actions on the planet. Elizabeth-Jane Burnett's work continues to inspire and challenge readers to think differently about poetry, nature, and the world around them.
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