Paul Kingsnorth

Paul Kingsnorth is a British author, poet, and environmental activist known for his searing explorations of nature, modernity, and cultural identity. He is the co-founder of the Dark Mountain Project, a literary movement challenging the myths of progress and civilization. His novels include the critically acclaimed "Beast" and the Booker-longlisted "The Wake," a groundbreaking work written in a "shadow tongue" inspired by Old English. His non-fiction work "Against the Machine" offers a passionate critique of globalisation and the erosion of local culture. Kingsnorth lives in rural Ireland, where he continues to write and explore questions of land, belonging, and meaning.