Books of The Times: ‘Anthill’ by E. O. Wilson: Coming-of-Age Tale

April 8th, 2010 admin

E. O. Wilson’s first novel — a tale of nature, the South and a young man’s struggle to save an ecosystem — suggests a parallel between ant and human societies.

Originally posted on NYTimes


 
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