The Savage God: a Study of Suicide (Paperback) - 16 Angebote vergleichen

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, nikelhappy.
"To write a beautiful book about suicide . . . to transform the subject into something beautiful―this is the forbidding task that A. Alvarez set for himself. . . . He has succeeded."―New York Times "Suicide," writes the notes English poet and critic A. Alvarez, "has permeated Western culture like a dye that cannot be washed out." Although the aims of this compelling, compassionate work are broadly cultural and literary, the narrative is rooted in personal experience: it begins with a long memoir of Sylvia Plath, and ends with an account of the author's own suicide attempt. Within this dramatic framework, Alvarez launches his enquiry into the final taboo of human behavior, and traces changing attitudes towards suicide from the perspective of literature. He follows the black thread leading from Dante through Donne and the romantic agony, to the Savage God at the heart of modern literature. Hardcover, Label: Random House Inc (T), Random House Inc (T), Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 1972-04, Studio: Random House Inc (T), Verkaufsrang: 541295.

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"To write a beautiful book about suicide . . . to transform the subject into something beautiful―this is the forbidding task that A. Alvarez set for himself. . . . He has succeeded."―New York Times "Suicide," writes the notes English poet and critic A. Alvarez, "has permeated Western culture like a dye that cannot be washed out." Although the aims of this compelling, compassionate work are broadly cultural and literary, the narrative is rooted in personal experience: it begins with a long memoir of Sylvia Plath, and ends with an account of the author's own suicide attempt. Within this dramatic framework, Alvarez launches his enquiry into the final taboo of human behavior, and traces changing attitudes towards suicide from the perspective of literature. He follows the black thread leading from Dante through Donne and the romantic agony, to the Savage God at the heart of modern literature. Paperback, Ausgabe: New Ed, Format: Import, Label: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD, PENGUIN BOOKS LTD, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 1974-01-01, Studio: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD, Verkaufsrang: 6528177.

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behavioral sciences,death,death and grief,health fitness and dieting,history and criticism,literature and fiction,movements and periods,politics and social sciences,psychology and counseling,science and math, To write a beautiful book about suicide . . . to transform the subject into something beautiful-this is the forbidding task that A. Alvarez set for himself. . . . He has succeeded."-New York Times "Suicide," writes the notes English poet and critic A. Alvarez, "has permeated Western culture like a dye that cannot be washed out." Although the aims of this compelling, compassionate work are broadly cultural and literary, the narrative is rooted in personal experience: it begins with a long memoir of Sylvia Plath, and ends with an account of the author's own suicide attempt. Within this dramatic framework, Alvarez launches his enquiry into the final taboo of human behavior, and traces changing attitudes towards suicide from the perspective of literature. He follows the black thread leading from Dante through Donne and the romantic agony, to the Savage God at the heart of modern literature.

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Suicide, writes the noted English poet and critic A. Alvarez, has permeated Western culture like a dye that cannot be washed out. Although the aims of this compelling, compassionate book are broadly cultural and literary, the narrative is rooted in personal experience: it begins with a long memoir of Sylvia Plath, and ends with an account of the author's own sucide attempt. Within this dramatic framework, Alvarez launched his enquiry into the final taboo of human behavior, a traces changing attitues towards suicide from the perspective of literature. He follows the black thread leading from Dante through Donne and the romantic agony, to the Savage God at the heart of modern literature.Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 24x200x128 mm;Gewicht: 264,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: november 2002;ISBN10: 0747559058;ISBN13: 9780747559054; Engelstalig | Paperback | 2002.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Discover Books.
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD. Paperback. POOR. Acceptable copy with heavy wear to cover and pages. Pages have writing and or highlighting. Might be an ex-library copy and not include CD or accessories.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, WorldofBooks [51947087], Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom.
The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books Ltd [53572034], Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Hippo Books, OH, Toledo, [RE:4].
Pages may have contain writing, highlighting or notes. May be an ex library copy with library markings. Dust jacket or accessories may not be included. Paperback, New edition. New edition.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, BRILANTI BOOKS.
Using the untimely death of the poet and friend, Sylvia Plath, as a point of departure, Al Alvarez confronts the controversial and often taboo area of human behaviour: suicide. "The Savage God" explores the cultural attitudes, theories, truths and fallacies surrounding suicide and refracts them through the windows of philosophy, art and literature: following the black thread leading from Dante, through Donne, Chatterton and the Romantic Agony, to Dada and Pavese. Entwined within this sensitive study is the author's deeply personal account of his own unsuccessful suicide attempt, and together they form the most fascinating and compelling meditation on the "Savage God" at the heart of human existence. Paperback, Ausgabe: New edition, Label: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-11-04, Studio: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Verkaufsrang: 397453.