Esther Woolfson erforscht in ihren Werken die komplexen Verbindungen zwischen städtischer Landschaft und der Wildnis, wobei sie sich mit den Beziehungen zwischen Menschen und den unzähligen Arten auseinandersetzt, die unsere gemeinsamen Lebensräume bevölkern. Ihre Arbeiten berühren häufig Themen wie Biologie, Klimawandel und die Ethik der Beziehungen zwischen den Arten. Woolfson durchbricht konventionelle Grenzen zwischen Kunst und Wissenschaft und verleiht ihren Beobachtungen eine einzigartige interdisziplinäre Perspektive. Ihre Prosa bietet tiefe Einblicke in verborgene Ökosysteme und unser Zusammenleben mit der Natur in Städten.
Letting her experience speak for itself, Woolfson likens the fears and foibles of corvids to those of humans, taking into account the science of bird intelligence, evolution, song, and flight while also highlighting their big personalities and capacity for affection
The book, originally published by Granta Books in 2013, presents a compelling narrative that explores unique themes and characters. It delves into intricate relationships and societal issues, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking experience. The author's distinctive voice and style contribute to a rich storytelling that captivates and resonates with audiences.
Scottish writer Esther Woolfson details fascination with corvids, based on experiences with her own pet birds, which includes a rook named Chicken, a talking magpie, a baby crow, a starling, a parrot, and others
A beautifully written and thought-provoking record of a year spent observing the natural world in a city, which looks afresh at our relationship to the weather, the plants and the animals that live in close proximity to us
A landmark new book about the fraught relationship between humans and animals that takes us from Genesis to climate change.