Description
Through the journals of a schoolteacher turned apiarist, this gentle yet searching novel follows a man who retreats from ordinary life to keep bees—and to keep faith with himself. As his work among the hives deepens, so does his confrontation with pain, memory, and the uneasy question of what it means to live authentically when the body and the spirit falter. Blending quiet humor with lyrical observation, the book traces his gradual withdrawal from society and his attempt to find meaning in solitude, craft, and care. With its intimate journal form and humane, reflective tone, this American debut showcases Lars Gustafsson’s distinctive ability to turn everyday detail into profound meditation.
Available Editions
paperback
Published for J. Laughlin by New Directions Pub. Corp.
Published Jan 1, 1981
163 pages
ISBN: 9780811208109
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Details
First Published
1981
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Death of a Beekeeper by Lars Gustafsson.