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Synopsis
From ancient temples to the muddy streets of Jakarta, from the volcano to the mini-cab, Christine Jordis leads us on an intoxicating, sensual tour of Indonesia. Relying on atmosphere and sensation over fact and statistic, Christine Jordis has written a deeply personal, vividly impressionistic account of several journeys to the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. Dazzled, wide-eyed, but always astute, Jordis describes famous monuments, native dances, encounters with locals. She contours up the various literary and artistic figures who sought refuge and inspiration in Indonesia - Arthur Rimbaud, Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad - and brings ancient legends to life. But it is Jordis' physical and emotional response to the islands' richness and colour that makes "Bali, Java in My Dreams" an unforgettable journey in South-East Asia.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Relying on atmosphere and sensation over fact and statistic, Christine Jordis has written a deeply personal, vividly impressionistic account of several journeys to the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. Dazzled, wide-eyed, but always astute, Jordis describes famous monuments, native dances, encounters with locals. She conjures up the various literary and artistic figures who sought refuge and inspiration in Indonesia - Arthur Rimbaud, Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad - and brings ancient legends to life. From the heart of the lush tropical forests, Jordis guides her readers through the technicolor paradise that makes Paris seem grey in comparison. Ultimately, it is these very colours that infuse her life - and her readers' lives - with new meaning.
Biographie de l'auteur
CHRISTINE JORDIS, for 12 years responsible for English Literature at the British Council, is now in charge of the English novel at Gallimard. Gens de la Tamise, a panoramic study of the 20th century British novel, was awarded the Medici Prize in 1999.
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