Why people recommend it
Robert Macfarlane’s Underland explores the deep subterranean realms of the earth, blending natural history, archaeology, and human myth. The book was featured prominently on The Book Review podcast. Parul Sehgal mentioned reading and enjoying the terrific book during a podcast discussion. Gilbert Cruz later introduced Macfarlane as a guest to discuss the new book in depth. During the interview, Macfarlane reflected on how Underland stands in a reflective, mirror relationship with his earlier acclaimed work, Mountains of the Mind. He also delved into specific psychological and physical themes explored in the text, discussing the pervasive feeling of claustrophobia that preoccupies much of the subterranean journey. Cruz guided the conversation to focus specifically on the unique geographies and philosophical questions raised in Underland. Together, the host and the author examined the physical and metaphorical depths of the locations featured in the book, providing listeners with insight into the extensive travel and research required to complete the project. The podcast segments highlighted the book as a profound exploration of humanity's relationship with the subterranean world, blending literary travel writing with environmental meditation.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Robert Macfarlane Discussed
- Parul Sehgal Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 2 mentions
“Robert McFarland will be here to talk about his new book underland”
“well let's talk very specifically about this book about underland”
Robert Macfarlane — 2 mentions
“but you're right the first book and the mountains of the mind and the the most recent one underland stand in Mirror relationship with one another”
“I think we could think about it as a kind of claustrophobia which is a a feeling that preoccupies underland”
Parul Sehgal — 1 mention
“I was reading that that terrific book by is it Robert McFarland underland”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Robert McFarland is the author of most recently underland a deep time Journey”