ISBN: 9781324093862 - the pole - a novel (24 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Renowned for his sparse yet powerful prose, J. M. Coetzee is unquestionably among the most influential?and provocative?authors of our time. With characteristic insight and a ?brittle wit that forces our attention on the common terrors we don?t want to think about? (Washington Post), Coetzee here challenges us to interrogate our preconceptions not only of love, but of truth itself. Exacting yet unpredictable, pithy yet complex, Coetzee?s The Pole tells the story of Wittold Walccyzkiecz, a vigorous, extravagantly white-haired pianist and interpreter of Chopin who becomes infatuated with Beatriz, a stylish patron of the arts, after she helps organize his concert in Barcelona. Although Beatriz, a married woman, is initially unimpressed by Wittold and his ?gleaming dentures,? she soon finds herself pursued and ineluctably swept into his world. As the journeyman performer sends her countless letters, extends invitations to travel, and even visits her husband?s summer home in Mallorca, their unlikely relationship blossoms, though only on Beatriz?s terms. The power struggle between them intensifies, eventually escalating into a full-fledged battle of the sexes. But is it Beatriz who limits their passion by paralyzing her emotions? Or is it Wittold, the old man at his typewriter, trying to force into life his dream of love? Reinventing the all-encompassing love of the poet Dante for his Beatrice, Coetzee exposes the fundamentally enigmatic nature of romance, showing how a chance meeting between strangers?even ?a Pole, a man of seventy, a vigorous seventy,? and a stultified ?banker?s wife who occupies her days in good works??can suddenly change everything. Reminiscent of James Joyce?s ?The Dead? in its exploration of love and loss, The Pole, with lean prose and surprising feints, is a haunting work, evoking the ?inexhaustible palette of sensations, from blind love to compassion? (Berna González Harbour, El País) typical of Coetzee?s finest novels. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Renowned for his sparse yet powerful prose, J. M. Coetzee is unquestionably among the most influential?and provocative?authors of our time. With characteristic insight and a ?brittle wit that forces our attention on the common terrors we don?t want to think about? (Washington Post), Coetzee here challenges us to interrogate our preconceptions not only of love, but of truth itself. Exacting yet unpredictable, pithy yet complex, Coetzee?s The Pole tells the story of Wittold Walccyzkiecz, a vigorous, extravagantly white-haired pianist and interpreter of Chopin who becomes infatuated with Beatriz, a stylish patron of the arts, after she helps organize his concert in Barcelona. Although Beatriz, a married woman, is initially unimpressed by Wittold and his ?gleaming dentures,? she soon finds herself pursued and ineluctably swept into his world. As the journeyman performer sends her countless letters, extends invitations to travel, and even visits her husband?s summer home in Mallorca, their unlikely relationship blossoms, though only on Beatriz?s terms. The power struggle between them intensifies, eventually escalating into a full-fledged battle of the sexes. But is it Beatriz who limits their passion by paralyzing her emotions? Or is it Wittold, the old man at his typewriter, trying to force into life his dream of love? Reinventing the all-encompassing love of the poet Dante for his Beatrice, Coetzee exposes the fundamentally enigmatic nature of romance, showing how a chance meeting between strangers?even ?a Pole, a man of seventy, a vigorous seventy,? and a stultified ?banker?s wife who occupies her days in good works??can suddenly change everything. Reminiscent of James Joyce?s ?The Dead? in its exploration of love and loss, The Pole, with lean prose and surprising feints, is a haunting work, evoking the ?inexhaustible palette of sensations, from blind love to compassion? (Berna González Harbour, El País) typical of Coetzee?s finest novels. …

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Renowned for his sparse yet powerful prose, J. M. Coetzee is unquestionably among the most influential?and provocative?authors of our time. With characteristic insight and a ?brittle wit that forces our attention on the common terrors we don?t want to think about? (Washington Post), Coetzee here challenges us to interrogate our preconceptions not only of love, but of truth itself. Exacting yet unpredictable, pithy yet complex, Coetzee?s The Pole tells the story of Wittold Walccyzkiecz, a vigorous, extravagantly white-haired pianist and interpreter of Chopin who becomes infatuated with Beatriz, a stylish patron of the arts, after she helps organize his concert in Barcelona. Although Beatriz, a married woman, is initially unimpressed by Wittold and his ?gleaming dentures,? she soon finds herself pursued and ineluctably swept into his world. As the journeyman performer sends her countless letters, extends invitations to travel, and even visits her husband?s summer home in Mallorca, their unlikely relationship blossoms, though only on Beatriz?s terms. The power struggle between them intensifies, eventually escalating into a full-fledged battle of the sexes. But is it Beatriz who limits their passion by paralyzing her emotions? Or is it Wittold, the old man at his typewriter, trying to force into life his dream of love? Reinventing the all-encompassing love of the poet Dante for his Beatrice, Coetzee exposes the fundamentally enigmatic nature of romance, showing how a chance meeting between strangers?even ?a Pole, a man of seventy, a vigorous seventy,? and a stultified ?banker?s wife who occupies her days in good works??can suddenly change everything. Reminiscent of James Joyce?s ?The Dead? in its exploration of love and loss, The Pole, with lean prose and surprising feints, is a haunting work, evoking the ?inexhaustible palette of sensations, from blind love to compassion? (Berna González Harbour, El País) typical of Coetzee?s finest novels. …

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 176 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorJ. M. Coetzee is the author of more than twenty books, including The Life and Times of Michael K, for which Coetzee was awarded his first Booker Prize in 1983, and Boyhood: Scenes from Pro.

hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 176 Seiten; 9781324093862.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 2.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Renowned for his sparse yet powerful prose, J. M. Coetzee is unquestionably among the most influential-and provocative-authors of our time. With characteristic insight and a 'brittle wit that forces our attention on the common terrors we don't want to think about' (Washington Post), Coetzee here challenges us to interrogate our preconceptions not only of love, but of truth itself.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 176 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. The Pole | J M Coetzee | Buch | 176 S. | Englisch | 2023 | Liveright Publishing Corporation | EAN 9781324093862 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, 22083 Hamburg, gpsr[at]petersen-buchimport[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.