This new short story collection will change how you see the world
Inga Simpson's new collection, Once We Were Wildlife, features 11 stories and one poem centered around the theme of nature. The stories explore diverse locations and creatures, showcasing Simpson's skill in short fiction. The collection delves into relationships and the natural world, highlighting the restorative and unpredictable aspects of nature.
- ▪Once We Were Wildlife includes 11 stories and one poem dedicated to the natural world.
- ▪The collection features stories set in various locations, including Tasmania, New Zealand, and India.
- ▪Simpson's writing often reflects her deep interest in environmental themes and relationships.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ ‘You Can’t Tell Me Music Doesn’t Change the World’ — Rolling Stone
Sydney Morning Herald publishes from Australia and files mainly under world. We currently carry 3,424 of its stories.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Sydney Morning Herald.