
The Scorpion-Fish
Nicolas Bouvier(Author)
Eland Publishing Ltd
Published on 20. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-78060-044-4 (ISBN)
Description
The narrator arrives in his 117th rented room at the end of an epic journey, abandoned by his lover, almost broke and certainly feverish. His obsession with the insects he shares the room with and his beautifully articulated observations of himself on the edge of a physical and mental collapse extend out to include the insect-like habitues of the local cafe - the charlatans, the indolent landowners and even a levitating priest who has been dead for six years. This razor-sharp chronicle of experience, which grew out of Bouvier's seven-month stay on the island of Ceylon, shows that if you travel, you must be prepared to discover not only delights but also the worst as well.
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Dazzling, profound and unforgettablethis beautifully written (and translated) book is a gift and a treasure. - J. Dargan, ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
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Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
208 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78060-044-4 (9781780600444)
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