A Calm Fire: And Other Travel Writings - Couverture rigide

Jaccottet, Philippe

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0857425986 ISBN 13 : 9780857425980

Editeur : Seagull Books London Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

In these times of heartbreaking violence, clashing religions, and a seemingly never-ending narrative of dichotomy between East and West, wonder at the religion and culture of the Middle East can be in short supply. However, the lyrical and philosophical travel writing in Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet's Calm Fire rekindles it, lifting us out of our ordinary locales and stories of violent conflict in the Middle East. Jaccottet's poetic descriptions explore the rich cultural worlds of Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Israel, giving us uncommon glimpses into countries so often associated with turmoil, death and destruction. Expressing a poet's admiration for the ecstasies of faith and a philosopher's skepticism of these seemingly transformative feelings, Jaccottet dives deep into the religious cultures of the places he visits.
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Ultimately, whether in his native Swiss Alps or among the cedars of Lebanon, the same question pervades Philippe Jaccottet's work: How should we live? More than a simple palliative to a depressing news cycle, Calm Fire captures a true sense of place by celebrating and pondering ways of life through the immersive experience of travel.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Born in Switzerland and a long-time resident of France, Philippe Jaccottet (1925-2021) is a celebrated European poet. In 2014, Jaccottet's collected writings were published in Gallimard's prestigious Pléiade series. He has been awarded several European literary prizes, including the Grand Prix Suisse de littérature, the highest Swiss literary distinction.

John Taylor has translated many key French, Swiss, Italian, and modern Greek writers. His translations include books by Philippe Jaccottet, Georges Perros, Catherine Colomb, and Pierre Chappuis, as well as Pascal Quignard's The Unsaddled and Dying of Thinking. Taylor is also the author of several books of poetry and poetic prose, including, most recently, What Comes from the Night.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Seagull Books London Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0857425986
• ISBN 13: 9780857425980
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Koei Tecmo; https://plaion.com/; ; Embracer Platz 1; H�fen; 6604; Autriche