Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571328062
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 416
Discover the brilliance of Teju Cole with 'Known and Strange Things,' a captivating collection of essays that deftly interweaves themes of politics, photography, travel, and literature. This remarkable work showcases Cole's unique voice, cementing him as one of the most important contemporary authors. The essays included in this collection resonate with readers worldwide, sparking discussions and debates that highlight their relevancy in today's culture.
Each essay in 'Known and Strange Things' is a deep dive into the intricacies of human experience, as Cole expertly navigates through topics ranging from the impact of art on society to personal reflections on historical events. Readers will find themselves exploring the tension between image and reality as Cole critiques the rise of social media, particularly Instagram, and contemplates the multifaceted identity of global figures like Barack Obama.
This collection is not just for literary scholars but for anyone seeking to gain fresh perspectives on contemporary issues. Each page is adorned with rich, beautiful prose that invites readers into Cole's engaging world, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing depth. Ideal for those interested in thought-provoking literature, 'Known and Strange Things' ensures that every reader walks away with a deeper understanding of the global landscape and their place within it.
Don't miss your chance to delve into this award-winning author's insights and passions, all while enjoying a book that has sparked conversations globally. Available for fast shipping, ensuring you can dive into this collection right away. Order now and join the conversation with 'Known and Strange Things.'
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571328062
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 416
Description:
A blazingly intelligent first collection of essays from the award-winning author of Open City and Every Day Is for the Thief.
With these pieces on politics, photography, travel, history and literature - many of which have become viral sensations, shared and debated around the globe - Teju Cole solidifies his place as one of today's most powerful and original voices. On page after page, deploying prose dense with beauty and ideas, he finds fresh and potent ways to interpret art, people and historical moments.
Cole tells of his engagement with Virginia Woolf through her diaries, before reflecting on an episode of temporary blindness in New York. He looks at the rise of Instagram and interrogates the value of its images. He examines the transition of the candidate Obama, the avid reader, into a 'forever-war' president on the global stage.
Persuasive and provocative, erudite yet accessible, Known and Strange Things is an opportunity to live within Teju Cole's wide-ranging enthusiasms, curiosities and passions, and a chance to see the world in surprising and affecting new frames.
ISBN: 9780571328062
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 416
Discover the brilliance of Teju Cole with 'Known and Strange Things,' a captivating collection of essays that deftly interweaves themes of politics, photography, travel, and literature. This remarkable work showcases Cole's unique voice, cementing him as one of the most important contemporary authors. The essays included in this collection resonate with readers worldwide, sparking discussions and debates that highlight their relevancy in today's culture.
Each essay in 'Known and Strange Things' is a deep dive into the intricacies of human experience, as Cole expertly navigates through topics ranging from the impact of art on society to personal reflections on historical events. Readers will find themselves exploring the tension between image and reality as Cole critiques the rise of social media, particularly Instagram, and contemplates the multifaceted identity of global figures like Barack Obama.
This collection is not just for literary scholars but for anyone seeking to gain fresh perspectives on contemporary issues. Each page is adorned with rich, beautiful prose that invites readers into Cole's engaging world, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing depth. Ideal for those interested in thought-provoking literature, 'Known and Strange Things' ensures that every reader walks away with a deeper understanding of the global landscape and their place within it.
Don't miss your chance to delve into this award-winning author's insights and passions, all while enjoying a book that has sparked conversations globally. Available for fast shipping, ensuring you can dive into this collection right away. Order now and join the conversation with 'Known and Strange Things.'
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571328062
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 416
Description:
A blazingly intelligent first collection of essays from the award-winning author of Open City and Every Day Is for the Thief.
With these pieces on politics, photography, travel, history and literature - many of which have become viral sensations, shared and debated around the globe - Teju Cole solidifies his place as one of today's most powerful and original voices. On page after page, deploying prose dense with beauty and ideas, he finds fresh and potent ways to interpret art, people and historical moments.
Cole tells of his engagement with Virginia Woolf through her diaries, before reflecting on an episode of temporary blindness in New York. He looks at the rise of Instagram and interrogates the value of its images. He examines the transition of the candidate Obama, the avid reader, into a 'forever-war' president on the global stage.
Persuasive and provocative, erudite yet accessible, Known and Strange Things is an opportunity to live within Teju Cole's wide-ranging enthusiasms, curiosities and passions, and a chance to see the world in surprising and affecting new frames.