The Colossus of Maroussi
| ავტორი | Henry Miller |
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The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller (Penguin) — is a dazzling, ecstatic account of the author’s journey through Greece on the eve of World War II. Spurred by a friend’s recommendation, Miller wanders the sun-drenched landscape with Lawrence Durrell, encountering legendary poets and sacred springs. It is a passionate celebration of the Mediterranean spirit and a profound personal rebirth, which Miller considered his finest work.
პროდუქტის ფასის ცვლილებაზე შეტყობინებები გააქტიურებულია. თუკი ეს პროდუქტი გაიაფდება, ამის შესახებ პირველი შენი გაიგებ.
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Step into a sun-drenched, mystical Greece on the brink of war, captured through the eyes of one of the twentieth century’s most rebellious literary voices. This book is a joyous escape from modern disillusionment, offering a wild, poetic journey filled with eccentric characters, ancient landscapes, and a profound sense of spiritual awakening. It shows a warmer, deeply human side of Miller.
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In 1939, on the cusp of global conflict, Henry Miller left his bohemian life in Paris to explore the rustic landscapes of Greece. Guided by his friend Lawrence Durrell, he embarked on a journey that would reshape his worldview. This book is his vivid, highly subjective record of that escape, depicting a land of ancient spirits, sheep-filled hillsides, and vibrant conversations. From tasting water at sacred springs to encountering the larger-than-life poet Katsumbalis, Miller captures a Greece untouched by modern industrial malaise.
What makes this travelogue extraordinary is its sheer, unbridled energy and stylistic freedom. Moving away from the gritty, explicit themes of his Parisian novels, Miller writes with a luminous lyricism and infectious joy. The narrative is not a typical itinerary but a spiritual epiphany, a search for peace and humanity in a world about to tear itself apart. It remains one of the most celebrated works of travel literature, showing Miller at his most poetic, open-hearted, and inspired.
This classic edition is perfect for passionate travelers, literary historians, and anyone seeking a philosophical escape to the Mediterranean. It will deeply resonate with readers who appreciate expressive, soul-searching memoirs that celebrate the raw beauty of the earth and the enduring warmth of human connections.
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| ავტორი | Henry Miller |
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| გამომცემლობა | Penguin |
| ყდის ტიპი | რბილი ყდა |
| ენა | ინგლისური |
| გვერდების რაოდენობა | 208 |
| ფორმატი | 196 x 127 mm |
| ISBN | 9780141980546 |
