Dwell is a beautifully produced and richly illustrated poetry collection by UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, offering a unique meditation on the delicate, ingenious homes built by wildlife. Inspired by the enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, this nature poetry book blurs the line between the human and natural world with lyrical brilliance and ecological awareness.

Through evocative verse rooted in folklore, riddles, and natural observation, Armitage gives voice to the creatures that inhabit our countryside. From the squirrel’s “twig-and-leaf crow’s nest” to the hive's “reactor core,” these poems shine a light on the secret architecture of the wild. The dwellings of beavers, birds, and bees are brought vividly to life in language that is both original and deeply moving.

Perfect for readers interested in contemporary British poetry, books inspired by wildlife, or nature-themed gift books, Dwell also explores the vulnerability of these animal sanctuaries in a time of growing environmental threat. This edition features enchanting illustrations by the wonderfully talented Beth Munro, perfectly complementing the beauty of an already captivating collection.