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Discover the thought-provoking exploration of migration with "Migratory Birds" by Mariana Oliver. This captivating essay collection, recognized with the PEN Translation Prize, delves into the intricacies of movement, memory, and the concept of home. Perfect for readers who cherish insightful travel writing and are eager to understand the profound implications of migration, Oliver's work takes you on a journey through diverse landscapes, including revolutionary Cuba and the historical shadows of Berlin. Each essay masterfully intertwines themes of language, pain, desire, and personal history, inviting readers to ponder the poignant experiences tied to leaving the familiar behind and embracing the new. The trade paperback format makes it ideal for both casual readers and serious scholars alike. Whether you're interested in essays on migration, cross-cultural experiences, or the emotional weight of navigating different spaces, this book is a must-read. Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks, so order your copy now! Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Dive into this beautifully crafted collection and explore what it truly means to migrate across physical and emotional landscapes.
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: 9781945492525
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Transit Books
Description:
Winner of the PEN Translation Prize
"Pondering revolutionary Cuba, the Berlin Wall, and the caves of Cappadocia, these essays explore themes of memory, war, movement, and home."—The New Yorker
"A thoughtful, roving meditation on migration, language, and home."—Publishers Weekly
In her prize-winning debut, Mexican essayist Mariana Oliver trains her gaze on migration in its many forms, moving between real cities and other more inaccessible territories: language, memory, pain, desire, and the body. With an abiding curiosity and poetic ease, Oliver leads us through the underground city of Cappadocia, explores the vicissitudes of a Berlin marked by historical fracture, recalls a shocking childhood exodus, and recreates the intimacy of the spaces we inhabit. Blending criticism, reportage, and a travel writing all her own, Oliver presents a brilliant collection of essays that asks us what it means to leave the familiar behind and make the unfamiliar our own.
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: 9781945492525
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Transit Books
Description:
Winner of the PEN Translation Prize
"Pondering revolutionary Cuba, the Berlin Wall, and the caves of Cappadocia, these essays explore themes of memory, war, movement, and home."—The New Yorker
"A thoughtful, roving meditation on migration, language, and home."—Publishers Weekly
In her prize-winning debut, Mexican essayist Mariana Oliver trains her gaze on migration in its many forms, moving between real cities and other more inaccessible territories: language, memory, pain, desire, and the body. With an abiding curiosity and poetic ease, Oliver leads us through the underground city of Cappadocia, explores the vicissitudes of a Berlin marked by historical fracture, recalls a shocking childhood exodus, and recreates the intimacy of the spaces we inhabit. Blending criticism, reportage, and a travel writing all her own, Oliver presents a brilliant collection of essays that asks us what it means to leave the familiar behind and make the unfamiliar our own.