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Dive into the captivating world of 'Double Oblivion of the Ourang-Outang,' a thought-provoking exploration of literature that marries mystery and memory. In this compelling novel, celebrated author Hélčne Cixous leads readers on a unique journey through the enigma of literary creation. When the narrator discovers a long-lost manuscript, she uncovers not only her past but also ignites a quest that intertwines her life with literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe, Marcel Proust, and Jacques Derrida. This 208-page masterpiece, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2013, challenges the notions of what we remember and forget in our reading experiences.
Each page of 'Double Oblivion of the Ourang-Outang' pulsates with themes of beginnings and endings, the duality of memory, and the labyrinth of authorship. As Cixous delves into the heart of literature, she weaves a narrative that is both haunting and illuminating, inviting readers to reflect on the books that shape our identities and the stories that linger in our minds. The title alludes to Poe's infamous Ourang-Outang, adding a layer of intrigue to this already rich tapestry of thought.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Whether you are a literary enthusiast or a casual reader, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of storytelling and the mysteries of creation.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745653914
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208
Description:
In 2009, the writer-narrator finds a Box. Within it lie the
pages of her very first manuscript, pages she thought she had long
since thrown away. Le Prénom de Dieu was the text that
marked the start of her prodigious career, and yet for the narrator
it is also the Nameless Book, the-Book-that-could-never-be-read,
the book written by someone other than her. Now, once again, it
heralds a beginning, as its discovery is the start of a journey
into the past.
The title, with its reference to the murderous Ourang-Outang of
Edgar Allan Poe?s The Murders in the Rue Morgue, sets
the scene: this is a detective story haunted by literary ghosts. At
the very heart of literature lies the fascination with the enigma,
the search for something that has been lost. Cixous illustrates
this as she leads her reader on a hunt for the ultimate hidden
treasure, in the company of an array of venerable predecessors from
Saint-Simon, Proust and Stendhal to Shackleton, Poe and Jacques
Derrida.
Double Oblivion of the Ourang-Outang is a text about
literature. It speaks of the books you read and the books you
write, those you remember and those you forget, those you fear and
those you revere. It is also a powerful, evocative tale of
beginnings and endings, of remembering and forgetting, of things
and their doubles.
In a densely woven narrative, Cixous?s latest text focuses
on the extraordinary voyage that is literary creation, and in doing
so also explores the themes of memory, loss and subjectivity.
Each page of 'Double Oblivion of the Ourang-Outang' pulsates with themes of beginnings and endings, the duality of memory, and the labyrinth of authorship. As Cixous delves into the heart of literature, she weaves a narrative that is both haunting and illuminating, inviting readers to reflect on the books that shape our identities and the stories that linger in our minds. The title alludes to Poe's infamous Ourang-Outang, adding a layer of intrigue to this already rich tapestry of thought.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Whether you are a literary enthusiast or a casual reader, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of storytelling and the mysteries of creation.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745653914
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208
Description:
In 2009, the writer-narrator finds a Box. Within it lie the
pages of her very first manuscript, pages she thought she had long
since thrown away. Le Prénom de Dieu was the text that
marked the start of her prodigious career, and yet for the narrator
it is also the Nameless Book, the-Book-that-could-never-be-read,
the book written by someone other than her. Now, once again, it
heralds a beginning, as its discovery is the start of a journey
into the past.
The title, with its reference to the murderous Ourang-Outang of
Edgar Allan Poe?s The Murders in the Rue Morgue, sets
the scene: this is a detective story haunted by literary ghosts. At
the very heart of literature lies the fascination with the enigma,
the search for something that has been lost. Cixous illustrates
this as she leads her reader on a hunt for the ultimate hidden
treasure, in the company of an array of venerable predecessors from
Saint-Simon, Proust and Stendhal to Shackleton, Poe and Jacques
Derrida.
Double Oblivion of the Ourang-Outang is a text about
literature. It speaks of the books you read and the books you
write, those you remember and those you forget, those you fear and
those you revere. It is also a powerful, evocative tale of
beginnings and endings, of remembering and forgetting, of things
and their doubles.
In a densely woven narrative, Cixous?s latest text focuses
on the extraordinary voyage that is literary creation, and in doing
so also explores the themes of memory, loss and subjectivity.