Paul Bowles Libri

Un grande romanzo, impregnato d’Africa, dall’indimenticato autore di Il té nel deserto. Il dilemma irrisolvibile dell’essere uno straniero immerso in una società molto diversa dalla propria e la difficoltà di comprendersi fra culture diverse, temi ricorrenti della scrittura di Paul Bowles, vengono messi in scena con una brutale franchezza in questo romanzo ambientato a Fez, in Marocco, durante i sommovimenti nazionalisti che nel 1954 dilaniarono il paese. Tuttora attualissimo, anche alla luce della scottante situazione del Medio Oriente contemporaneo, animato dall’interno da un’ambientazione evocata con grande efficacia e da un carnet di personaggi indimenticabili, La casa del ragno è forse il libro più riuscito, sottile e penetrante di Paul Bowles.

In these hauntingly beautiful stories of abandonment and vengeance, extreme situations lead to disturbing conclusions. A missionary is sent to a place so distant he finds his God has no power there; a husband abandons his wife as they honeymoon in the South American jungle; a splash of water triggers an explosion of violence; and a boy's drug-induced transformation leads to cruelty enjoyed and suffered. Masterfully written, these are chilling tales from sun-drenched and brutal climes.

Die mit diesem zweisprachigen Buch vorliegenden Gedichte von Paul Bowles stammen aus dem 1981 bei der Black Sparrow Press erschienenen Band "Next to Nothing - Collected Poems 1926-1977". Er umfasst sämtliche zu Lebzeiten veröffentlichte Lyrik des legendären Autors von "The Sheltering Sky" (dt. Himmel über der Wüste), übersetzt und herausgegeben von Jonis Hartmann.

Exemplary stories that reveal the bizarre, the disturbing, the perilous, and the wise in other civilizations — from one of America's most important writers of the twentieth century.

Master storyteller Paul Bowles delivers a compelling addition to the Art of the Story series, showcasing his exceptional talent in the short form. Celebrated for its enchanting narratives, this collection is deemed "essential reading" for those who appreciate the magic of concise storytelling. Bowles' unique voice and ability to evoke powerful imagery and emotion make this work a must-read for fans of the genre.

Tells the story of Dyar, a New York bank clerk who throws up his secure, humdrum job to find a reality abroad with which to identify himself, and his macabre experiences in the inferno of Tangiers as he gives in to his darkest impulses.