The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World by David Abram

The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

David Abram

368 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

nonfiction nature philosophy challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for NonfictionAnimal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our sense...

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Moods

reflective 90%
informative 75%
inspiring 65%
challenging 50%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 15%
emotional 10%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 40%
fast 5%

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4.25

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