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Jordis, C

 
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Synopsis

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.

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À propos 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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ISBN 10 :  184655909X ISBN 13 :  9781846559099
Editeur : Harvill Press, 2014
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