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More copies of this ISBNIn Search of the Essence of Placeby Petr Kral
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Essence of Place is a personal memoir of Petr Král's experiences growing up in post-war Czechoslovakia and then Paris. Armed only with his poetic sensibility, Král sets out to explore our relationship with the places that we inhabit, and with the apparently unremarkable everyday objects that often inform and enrich our lives. Král reveals not only the inner life of mundane objects and places, but also simple, profound truths about ourselves. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1941, Petr Král was a member of the Czech surrealist movement. He moved to Paris, France, in 1968, where he has a considerable reputation as a poet and essayist. Synopsis:Král explores our relationship with the places we inhabit, and with the apparently unremarkable everyday objects which inform our lives. Synopsis:Král delves beneath the surface of the everday to explore fascinating relationships with mundane places and objects that shape lives. About the AuthorPetr Král, born in Czechoslovakia in 1941, was a member of the Czech surrealist movement spearheaded by Vratislav Effenberger and poet Vitezslav Nezval. He moved to Paris in 1968, where he has a considerable reputation as a poet and essayist. He now lives in Prague. Christopher Moncrieff is one of the premier French translators of the 20th century. He has translated Gustave Flaubert and Victor Hugo. He has translated many books for Pushkin Press which include Augieras's 'A Journey to Mount Athos' and Raymond Radiguet's 'The Devil in the Flesh.' What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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