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Agamemnon's Kiss: Selected Essays
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Explore the depths of human experience with 'Agamemnon's Kiss: Selected Essays', a compelling collection by acclaimed Australian historian and author Inga Clendinnen. This captivating book offers insightful reflections on the nature of history, personal identity, and the powerful narratives that shape our understanding of the world. With 236 thought-provoking pages, Clendinnen delves into a diverse range of topics—from childhood fears sparked by literature to profound lessons about the Holocaust and its enduring legacy. Each essay intertwines personal anecdotes with critical examinations of history, making it an essential addition for lovers of literature and history alike. Perfect for academic study or personal enrichment, 'Agamemnon's Kiss' not only engages readers with its eloquent prose but also challenges us to confront the complexities of our shared human experiences. This brand new B-format paperback is published by The Text Publishing Company, and it ships for free within New Zealand. Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable collection that showcases one of Australia's greatest literary voices!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921145865
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2007
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 236
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The newest selection of essays from one of Australia's finest historians and writers.Agamemnon's Kiss is a thrilling selection of essays by one of Australia's most celebrated writers.Inga Clendinnen writes about everything from the books that terrified her as a child to what history can teach us about ourselves and our own times. She describes visits to the beach and to a museum dedicated to the Holocaust. She recounts the experience of falling ill and the prospect of death. And she writes movingly about other people who have changed her own life.Many of the themes which are central to Clendinnen's work are teased out in Agamemnon's Kiss- Selected Essays, the way we think about the Holocaust and its perpetrators, and the investigative power of history.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921145865
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2007
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 236
Description:
The newest selection of essays from one of Australia's finest historians and writers.Agamemnon's Kiss is a thrilling selection of essays by one of Australia's most celebrated writers.Inga Clendinnen writes about everything from the books that terrified her as a child to what history can teach us about ourselves and our own times. She describes visits to the beach and to a museum dedicated to the Holocaust. She recounts the experience of falling ill and the prospect of death. And she writes movingly about other people who have changed her own life.Many of the themes which are central to Clendinnen's work are teased out in Agamemnon's Kiss- Selected Essays, the way we think about the Holocaust and its perpetrators, and the investigative power of history.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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