
The Hog's Wholey Wash
A Complete Allegorical Manual on Consciousness and Cosmos, with Vindication Sublime of That Most Maligned Terrestrial Species
Malcolm Mitchell(Author)
Ashgrove Publishing Ltd
Published on 13. November 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-85398-146-3 (ISBN)
Description
"Realise, then," said the hog, "your unfathomableness with everything - your organic unfathomableness." With that, the sty fell silent. So begins this capering odyssey for hog and human, weaving a way through different dimensions on a mysterious quest. Leading to cell-like empyreans, the enigmatic I'-lak, Consumer Megamagnet, and otherworldly others, the journey could at first seem a wanton jungle of metaphor. Yet as the tale unfolds, readers may be led to 'unfoldings' of their own - to find themselves on a uniquely personal ride at the crux of the universal. This cosmic Gulliver's Travels or impish Book of the Dead is funny and unpredictable, with a challenging narrative that supports integral learning. Subtly potent, riddled with reflections of the psychological, quantal and ecological, the book variously explores the dynamics of the 'wirings' under the worldly boards. To the rooter for truth, through whatever domains one might be navigating, the hog may prove itself an invaluable companion. Ultimately it is up to the reader. Whatever way you take The Hog's Wholey Wash - spoof or multi-level cryptograph; annoyance, bracer or salve - there are always other ways it can be taken.
It's time to find your inner 'trotter' and take a journey through the known and unknown...
It's time to find your inner 'trotter' and take a journey through the known and unknown...
Reviews / Votes
"Sheer genius and enchantment" The Watkins Review, Autumn/Winter 2003 "A lovely satire, or whatever it is... Unique and remarkable" Gene Brewer, author of K-PAXMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Illustrations
6ill.
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
118 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85398-146-3 (9781853981463)
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Person
Through varied pursuits, Malcolm Mitchell has sought to creatively balance the mystical and therapeutic, research and grass-roots activism. He has campaigned on different species welfare issues, counselled people with mental health problems and worked widely in alternative education. He is currently working on a project focused on challenges in Madagascar and their global contexts.