Hill-walking was Shepherd's great love; her single collection of poetry In the Cairngorms (1934) expresses an intensity of deep kinship with nature. They are poems written with the perception of one who has climbed the mountains and truly knows them. The poetry has many religious notes - references to 'the Light' and 'the Presence' in the hills; though these references could seem Christian, they are perhaps expressions of a broader spirituality - Shepherd herself likened her journey to a Buddhist pilgrimage. This volume speaks to lovers of poetry and of nature.
Nan Shepherd
Nan Shepherd was a Scottish writer known for her seminal work "The Living Mountain," a poetic exploration of the Cairngorms. Her literary style is characterized by lyrical prose and deep observations of nature. Shepherd's key contribution to literature lies in her ability to capture the essence of the natural world with profound insight.
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A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland
