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Discover 'On Consolation,' a profound exploration of how humanity finds solace amidst loss, defeat, and chaos. This insightful book is essential for anyone grappling with grief, navigating life's tribulations, or seeking deeper connections to the human experience. In this trade paperback edition published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2021, author Michael Ignatieff delves into the rich, often neglected traditions of consolation, weaving portraits of influential writers, artists, and musicians who have sought comfort in the face of adversity. Through an analysis of historical figures, from the Biblical contemplations of Job and the Psalms to modern thinkers like Albert Camus and Anna Akhmatova, Ignatieff illuminates the universal struggle for hope and resilience. He argues that, even in an age dominated by science and ideology, the age-old language of consolation remains vital. Whether you're healing from personal loss or simply seeking wisdom for the challenges of the twenty-first century, 'On Consolation' offers elegant reflections on humanity’s capacity for empathy and connection. With 288 pages of captivating insights, this brand new paperback serves as a reminder that we can still embrace the comforting traditions of the past. Note: Shipping is free for 'On Consolation.' Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy today and embark on a journey of understanding and solace.
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: 9781529053784
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 288
Description:
When we lose someone we love, when we suffer loss or defeat, when catastrophe strikes - war, famine, pandemic - we go in search of consolation. Once the province of priests and philosophers, the language of consolation has largely vanished from our modern vocabulary, and the places where it was offered, houses of religion, are often empty. Rejecting the solace of ancient religious texts, humanity since the sixteenth century has increasingly placed its faith in science, ideology, and the therapeutic.
How do we console each other and ourselves in an age of unbelief? In a series of portraits of writers, artists, and musicians searching for consolation - from the books of Job and Psalms to Albert Camus, Anna Akhmatova, and Primo Levi - writer and historian Michael Ignatieff shows how men and women in extremity have looked to each other across time to recover hope and resilience. Recreating the moments when great figures found the courage to confront their fate and the determination to continue unafraid, On Consolation takes those stories into the present, movingly contending that we can revive these traditions of consolation to meet the anguish and uncertainties of the twenty-first century.
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: 9781529053784
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 288
Description:
When we lose someone we love, when we suffer loss or defeat, when catastrophe strikes - war, famine, pandemic - we go in search of consolation. Once the province of priests and philosophers, the language of consolation has largely vanished from our modern vocabulary, and the places where it was offered, houses of religion, are often empty. Rejecting the solace of ancient religious texts, humanity since the sixteenth century has increasingly placed its faith in science, ideology, and the therapeutic.
How do we console each other and ourselves in an age of unbelief? In a series of portraits of writers, artists, and musicians searching for consolation - from the books of Job and Psalms to Albert Camus, Anna Akhmatova, and Primo Levi - writer and historian Michael Ignatieff shows how men and women in extremity have looked to each other across time to recover hope and resilience. Recreating the moments when great figures found the courage to confront their fate and the determination to continue unafraid, On Consolation takes those stories into the present, movingly contending that we can revive these traditions of consolation to meet the anguish and uncertainties of the twenty-first century.