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Ransacking Paris
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Explore the depths of identity and cultural belonging with 'Ransacking Paris', authored by Patti Miller. This enchanting trade paperback, published by the University of Queensland Press in 2015, takes you on a spellbinding journey through the streets of Paris as Miller reflects on her dream to write amidst the splendor of this iconic city. Dive into the inspiring narrative that interweaves Miller's Australian roots with insights drawn from renowned French writers such as Montaigne, Rousseau, and de Beauvoir.
This beautifully crafted book invites readers to ponder what it means to belong, illustrating the contrasts and complexities of life in Paris—an urban tapestry woven with stories, emotion, and cultural legacies. As Miller shares her experiences filled with love, longing, and discovery, she effortlessly transports you into the heart of contemporary Paris, offering a unique perspective that resonates deeply with fellow travelers and dreamers alike.
Perfect for anyone intrigued by memoirs, cross-cultural exploration, and literary journeys, 'Ransacking Paris' serves as not just a book, but an experience of self-discovery. With its philosophical reflections and beautifully written prose, this title is ideal for readers seeking a meaningful connection to both the city of Paris and their own identities. Get your copy today with FREE shipping, and allow yourself to be captivated by the wonders of Paris through Miller's eyes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702253393
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 288
Description:
What does it mean to fulfil a dream long after it seems possible? When Patti Miller arrives to write in Paris for a year, the world glows 'as if the light that comes after the sun has set hadspilled gold on everything'. But wasn't that just romantic illusion? Miller grew up on Wiradjuri land in country Australia where her heart and soul belonged. What did she think she would find in Paris that she couldn't find at home? How could she belong in this city made of other people's stories? She turns to French writers, Montaigne, Rousseau, de Beauvoir and other memoirists, each one intent on knowing the self through gazing into the 'looking glass' of the great world. They accompany her as she wanders the streets of Paris - they even have coffee together - and talk about love, suffering, desire, motherhood, memory, the writing journey - and the joys and responsibilities of ransacking.. Exploring truth and illusion, self-knowledge and identity, and family and cultures, Miller evokes the beauty, the contradictions and the daily life of contemporary Paris. Bees ransack flowers here and flowers there, but then they make a honey which is entirely theirs - Michel De Montaigne
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.
This beautifully crafted book invites readers to ponder what it means to belong, illustrating the contrasts and complexities of life in Paris—an urban tapestry woven with stories, emotion, and cultural legacies. As Miller shares her experiences filled with love, longing, and discovery, she effortlessly transports you into the heart of contemporary Paris, offering a unique perspective that resonates deeply with fellow travelers and dreamers alike.
Perfect for anyone intrigued by memoirs, cross-cultural exploration, and literary journeys, 'Ransacking Paris' serves as not just a book, but an experience of self-discovery. With its philosophical reflections and beautifully written prose, this title is ideal for readers seeking a meaningful connection to both the city of Paris and their own identities. Get your copy today with FREE shipping, and allow yourself to be captivated by the wonders of Paris through Miller's eyes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702253393
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 288
Description:
What does it mean to fulfil a dream long after it seems possible? When Patti Miller arrives to write in Paris for a year, the world glows 'as if the light that comes after the sun has set hadspilled gold on everything'. But wasn't that just romantic illusion? Miller grew up on Wiradjuri land in country Australia where her heart and soul belonged. What did she think she would find in Paris that she couldn't find at home? How could she belong in this city made of other people's stories? She turns to French writers, Montaigne, Rousseau, de Beauvoir and other memoirists, each one intent on knowing the self through gazing into the 'looking glass' of the great world. They accompany her as she wanders the streets of Paris - they even have coffee together - and talk about love, suffering, desire, motherhood, memory, the writing journey - and the joys and responsibilities of ransacking.. Exploring truth and illusion, self-knowledge and identity, and family and cultures, Miller evokes the beauty, the contradictions and the daily life of contemporary Paris. Bees ransack flowers here and flowers there, but then they make a honey which is entirely theirs - Michel De Montaigne
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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