Winter Mythologies and Abbots (The Margellos World Republic of Letters)
6 Angebote vergleichen
Bester Preis: € 2,80 (vom 23.11.2016)1
Winter Mythologies and Abbots (2014)
EN PB NWISBN: 9780300179064 bzw. 0300179065, in Englisch, Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, neu.
Lieferung aus: Niederlande, 1 - 2 weken.
Books2Anywhere.
This welcome volume brings to English-language readers two beautifully crafted works by the internationally acclaimed French author Pierre Michon. Populated by distant and little-known figuresIrish and French monks, saints, and scientists inWinter Mythologies; Benedictine monks in the Vendée region of France in Abbotsthe tales frequently draw on obscure histories and other literary sources. Michon brings his characters to life in spare, evocative prose. Each, in his or her own way, exemplifies a ..., This welcome volume brings to English-language readers two beautifully crafted works by the internationally acclaimed French author Pierre Michon. Populated by distant and little-known figuresIrish and French monks, saints, and scientists inWinter Mythologies; Benedictine monks in the Vendée region of France in Abbotsthe tales frequently draw on obscure histories and other literary sources. Michon brings his characters to life in spare, evocative prose. Each, in his or her own way, exemplifies a power of belief that brings about an achievementor catastrophein the real world: monasteries are built upon impossibly muddy wastes, monks acquire the power of speech, lives are taken, books are written, saints are created on the flimsiest of evidence. Michon´s exploration in ancient archives has led him to the discovery of such often deluded figures and their deeds, and his own exceptional powers bestow upon them a renewed life on the written page. This in turn is an example of the power of belief, which for Michon is what makes literature itself possible.Winter Mythologies and Abbots are meant to be read slowly, to be savored, to be mined for the secrets Michon has to tell.Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 11x234x156 mm;Gewicht: 154,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: april 2014;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0300179065;ISBN13: 9780300179064; Engelstalig | Paperback | 2014.
Books2Anywhere.
This welcome volume brings to English-language readers two beautifully crafted works by the internationally acclaimed French author Pierre Michon. Populated by distant and little-known figuresIrish and French monks, saints, and scientists inWinter Mythologies; Benedictine monks in the Vendée region of France in Abbotsthe tales frequently draw on obscure histories and other literary sources. Michon brings his characters to life in spare, evocative prose. Each, in his or her own way, exemplifies a ..., This welcome volume brings to English-language readers two beautifully crafted works by the internationally acclaimed French author Pierre Michon. Populated by distant and little-known figuresIrish and French monks, saints, and scientists inWinter Mythologies; Benedictine monks in the Vendée region of France in Abbotsthe tales frequently draw on obscure histories and other literary sources. Michon brings his characters to life in spare, evocative prose. Each, in his or her own way, exemplifies a power of belief that brings about an achievementor catastrophein the real world: monasteries are built upon impossibly muddy wastes, monks acquire the power of speech, lives are taken, books are written, saints are created on the flimsiest of evidence. Michon´s exploration in ancient archives has led him to the discovery of such often deluded figures and their deeds, and his own exceptional powers bestow upon them a renewed life on the written page. This in turn is an example of the power of belief, which for Michon is what makes literature itself possible.Winter Mythologies and Abbots are meant to be read slowly, to be savored, to be mined for the secrets Michon has to tell.Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 11x234x156 mm;Gewicht: 154,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: april 2014;Druk: 1;ISBN10: 0300179065;ISBN13: 9780300179064; Engelstalig | Paperback | 2014.
2
Symbolbild
Winter Mythologies Abbots (the Margellos World Republic of Letters) (2014)
EN PB USISBN: 9780300179064 bzw. 0300179065, in Englisch, Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, zzgl. Versandkosten, Verandgebiet: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, KLO BOOKS, WI, Sussex, [RE:5].
BRAND NEW. Pape...
Von Händler/Antiquariat, KLO BOOKS, WI, Sussex, [RE:5].
BRAND NEW. Pape...
3
Winter Mythologies and Abbots (The Margellos World Republic of Letters) (2014)
EN PB NW RPISBN: 9780300179064 bzw. 0300179065, in Englisch, 128 Seiten, Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, neu, Nachdruck.
Neu ab: 10,78 € (9 Angebote)
Gebraucht ab: 11,70 € (6 Angebote)
Zu den weiteren 15 Angeboten bei Amazon.de
Lieferung aus: Deutschland, Tatsächliche Versandkosten können abweichen.
Die Beschreibung dieses Angebotes ist von geringer Qualität oder in einer Fremdsprache. Trotzdem anzeigen
Die Beschreibung dieses Angebotes ist von geringer Qualität oder in einer Fremdsprache. Trotzdem anzeigen
4
Symbolbild
Winter Mythologies & Abbots (2014)
EN PB USISBN: 9780300179064 bzw. 0300179065, in Englisch, YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, zzgl. Versandkosten, Verandgebiet: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Powell's Books, OR, Portland, [RE:5].
S Softcover.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Powell's Books, OR, Portland, [RE:5].
S Softcover.
5
Symbolbild
Winter Mythologies and Abbots (the Margellos World Republic of Letters) (2014)
EN PB USISBN: 9780300179064 bzw. 0300179065, in Englisch, Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, zzgl. Versandkosten, Verandgebiet: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Powell's Bookstores, Chicago, IL, Chicago, [RE:5].
Trade paperback.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Powell's Bookstores, Chicago, IL, Chicago, [RE:5].
Trade paperback.
6
Symbolbild
Winter Mythologies and Abbots (the Margellos World Republic of Letters) (2014)
EN PB NWISBN: 9780300179064 bzw. 0300179065, in Englisch, Yale University Press, Taschenbuch, neu.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, zzgl. Versandkosten, Verandgebiet: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ebooksweb, PA, Bensalem, [RE:4].
Paperback, Reprint.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ebooksweb, PA, Bensalem, [RE:4].
Paperback, Reprint.
Lade…