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Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York''s underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.

Wendell Berry (born 1934) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer, known for his deep connection to rural life, environmentalism, and community. His work advocates for sustainable farming, ecological stewardship, and a return to local traditions. Notable works include The Unsettling of America (1977), which critiques industrial agriculture, and Jayber Crow (2000), a novel exploring community and place. Berry's poetry often focuses on nature, love, and spirituality, making him a key voice in contemporary American literature on the environment and culture.