Esther Woolfson

Esther Woolfson is a British writer. She is known for her books on birds.[1][2] She grew up in Glasgow. She studied Chinese at the University of Edinburgh and Hebrew University.[3]

In 2025, Woolfson's text "Magpies" appeared in the Comprehending section of the WACE ATAR English examination, an annual examination conducted by Year 12s in Western Australia seeking entry to university. Students were asked to analyse how language features of the text constructed a relationship between Woolfson and magpies, as well as compare how stylistic features construct a representation of magpies in comparison to a satirical news article. The School Curriculum and Standards authority were forced to issue a statement after students 'cyberbullied' Woolfson following the examination, comparing Woolfson's text to Yaoi or Romantic towards the bird. [1] 

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Works

  • Between Light and Storm: How We Live With Other Species (Granta, 2020; ISBN 9781783782796)[4]
  • Corvus: A Life with Birds (Granta, 2008; ISBN 978-1-58243-477-3)[5]
  • Field Notes from a Hidden City: An Urban Nature Diary (Granta, 2013; ISBN 978-1-61902-349-9)

References

  1. ^ "The radical book review". New Internationalist. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ Mance, Henry (4 September 2020). "The twilight between humans and animals". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Frummer Crows: Jewish Birdlover Esther Woolfson". The Forward. 9 December 2009.
  4. ^ Mance, Henry (4 September 2020). "The twilight between humans and animals". Financial Times.
  5. ^ "Iain Finlayson's non fiction reviews of the week: August 16, 2008". 15 August 2008 – via www.thetimes.co.uk.


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