9781025280721 - The Apostate de Reid, Forrest (8 résultats)

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'The Apostate' is an evocative and lyrical spiritual autobiography by the acclaimed Irish novelist Forrest Reid. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Belfast, the work delves into the author's formative years, charting his internal journey away from the rigid tenets of conventional Protestantism toward a unique, deeply personal aesthetic and spiritual vision. Reid describes his childhood with remarkable clarity, focusing on the vivid dreamscapes and visionary experiences that shaped his worldview.The narrative explores the apostasy mentioned in the title-a deliberate turning away from the religious orthodoxies of his upbringing in favor of a pagan-inflected appreciation for beauty and the natural world. Through prose that is both sensitive and precise, Reid captures the isolation of a young boy who feels fundamentally at odds with his environment, finding solace in literature and his own imagination.Recognized as a classic of the genre, 'The Apostate' offers a profound meditation on the development of a creative mind. It stands as a significant contribution to early twentieth-century Irish literature, providing insight into the inner life of one of its most distinctive voices. This memoir is essential reading for those interested in the intersections of childhood, spirituality, and the artistic temperament.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Apostate" is an evocative and lyrical spiritual autobiography by the acclaimed Irish novelist Forrest Reid. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Belfast, the work delves into the author's formative years, charting his internal journey away from the rigid tenets of conventional Protestantism toward a unique, deeply personal aesthetic and spiritual vision. Reid describes his childhood with remarkable clarity, focusing on the vivid dreamscapes and visionary experiences that shaped his worldview.The narrative explores the apostasy mentioned in the title-a deliberate turning away from the religious orthodoxies of his upbringing in favor of a pagan-inflected appreciation for beauty and the natural world. Through prose that is both sensitive and precise, Reid captures the isolation of a young boy who feels fundamentally at odds with his environment, finding solace in literature and his own imagination.Recognized as a classic of the genre, "The Apostate" offers a profound meditation on the development of a creative mind. It stands as a significant contribution to early twentieth-century Irish literature, providing insight into the inner life of one of its most distinctive voices. This memoir is essential reading for those interested in the intersections of childhood, spirituality, and the artistic temperament.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Apostate" is an evocative and lyrical spiritual autobiography by the acclaimed Irish novelist Forrest Reid. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Belfast, the work delves into the author's formative years, charting his internal journey away from the rigid tenets of conventional Protestantism toward a unique, deeply personal aesthetic and spiritual vision. Reid describes his childhood with remarkable clarity, focusing on the vivid dreamscapes and visionary experiences that shaped his worldview.The narrative explores the apostasy mentioned in the title-a deliberate turning away from the religious orthodoxies of his upbringing in favor of a pagan-inflected appreciation for beauty and the natural world. Through prose that is both sensitive and precise, Reid captures the isolation of a young boy who feels fundamentally at odds with his environment, finding solace in literature and his own imagination.Recognized as a classic of the genre, "The Apostate" offers a profound meditation on the development of a creative mind. It stands as a significant contribution to early twentieth-century Irish literature, providing insight into the inner life of one of its most distinctive voices. This memoir is essential reading for those interested in the intersections of childhood, spirituality, and the artistic temperament.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.