Menagerie Manor
4 hrs. 32 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Gerald Durrell
Author
Gerald Durrell
Narrator
Ilya Veselov
Narrator
Ilya Veselov
Description
Gerald Durrell (1925–1995) is a well-known English zoologist and traveler—one of the defining figures of the 20th century. His books are considered classics of world literature and enjoy huge popularity among readers everywhere.
In this book, Durrell shares his experience as the owner of a zoo. Each chapter begins with an epigraph—excerpts from letters. By the number and variety of these letters (some contain requests, others threats, and still others warnings), you can judge the size of the audience and the breadth of interest. What is a zoo? Just a place where animals are kept in captivity? Often this question is considered far too narrowly. For Durrell, a zoo is a way to “save at least some of the many disappearing species.” That’s why his approach to creating a scientific center is: above all, animals must feel comfortable. A person must provide not only medical care, food, and a cage—but also make the zoo a place where they will want to breed.
In this book, Durrell shares his experience as the owner of a zoo. Each chapter begins with an epigraph—excerpts from letters. By the number and variety of these letters (some contain requests, others threats, and still others warnings), you can judge the size of the audience and the breadth of interest. What is a zoo? Just a place where animals are kept in captivity? Often this question is considered far too narrowly. For Durrell, a zoo is a way to “save at least some of the many disappearing species.” That’s why his approach to creating a scientific center is: above all, animals must feel comfortable. A person must provide not only medical care, food, and a cage—but also make the zoo a place where they will want to breed.
