Sounds Wild and Broken

In Sounds Wild and Broken, David Haskell delivers a lyrical exploration of the diverse sounds that fill our planet, from the buzzing of insects in rainforests to the calls of animals in varying environments. This finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize examines the evolution of animal song, the relationship between sound and creativity, and the urgent threats to our sonic diversity. Haskell emphasizes the importance of sound as a generative force essential to both ecology and human culture, inviting listeners to reflect on the beauty and fragility of the acoustic world around us.