Novelist Lee Rourke and journalist Tim Burrows explore the myths and identity of modern Essex in two complementary essays about estuary Essex – think, Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, the Dengie Peninsula. Both Tim and Lee explore themes through Dr Feelgood, TOWIE, Conrad, Heidegger, the mud and flatness of the estuary and much more... Drawing on their respective lived experiences; Rourke currently lives in Southend, Burrows grew up there they tackle the stereotypes and hidden histories of one of the UK’s most misrepresented counties. This book is a must for anyone who is a fan of place writing, music and the influence of geography on the lived experience.
Language
English
Pages
67
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
Influx Press
Release
November 27, 2014
Trying to Fit a Number to a Name: The Essex Estuary (Insights Book 2)
Novelist Lee Rourke and journalist Tim Burrows explore the myths and identity of modern Essex in two complementary essays about estuary Essex – think, Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, the Dengie Peninsula. Both Tim and Lee explore themes through Dr Feelgood, TOWIE, Conrad, Heidegger, the mud and flatness of the estuary and much more... Drawing on their respective lived experiences; Rourke currently lives in Southend, Burrows grew up there they tackle the stereotypes and hidden histories of one of the UK’s most misrepresented counties. This book is a must for anyone who is a fan of place writing, music and the influence of geography on the lived experience.