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Discover the beauty of modernist literature with 'One Toss of the Dice,' a groundbreaking French poem by Stéphane Mallarmé that inspired generations of artists, writers, and thinkers. First published in 1897, its innovative structure allows readers to explore the text in multiple directions—upwards, downwards, backwards, and even sideways. This enthralling work, now decoded by R. Howard Bloch, offers insights into the vibrant culture of Belle-Époque Paris and its legendary figures, including Napoleon III and the Lumičre brothers. With Bloch's expert analysis and a fresh translation by J.D. McClatchy, 'One Toss of the Dice' is not just a poem; it’s an invitation to traverse the mind of a literary giant. This brand-new edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2016, features 320 pages of rich historical context and artistic interpretation. Perfect for lovers of modernist poetry, literary scholars, and anyone with an appreciation for the complexity of language. Don’t miss the chance to own this essential piece of literary history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780871406637
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
The forerunner of our digital age, a French poem about a shipwreck published in 1897, with its mind-bending possibilities of being read up and down, backwards and forwards, even sideways, launched modernism. St?phane Mallarm?'s "One Toss of the Dice" has for over a century tantalised everyone from physicists to composers to graphic artists. R. Howard Bloch decodes the poem still considered among the most enigmatic ever written. Creating a shimmering portrait of Belle-?poque Paris with a cast of exotic characters”Napoleon III, the Lumiere brothers, Auguste Rodin, Berthe Morisot, even an expatriate American dentist, Bloch positions Mallarm? as the spiritual giant of late-nineteenth-century France. Featuring a new translation of the poem by J.D. McClatchy, One Toss of the Dice reveals how a masterpiece shaped our perceptual world.
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: 9780871406637
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Description:
The forerunner of our digital age, a French poem about a shipwreck published in 1897, with its mind-bending possibilities of being read up and down, backwards and forwards, even sideways, launched modernism. St?phane Mallarm?'s "One Toss of the Dice" has for over a century tantalised everyone from physicists to composers to graphic artists. R. Howard Bloch decodes the poem still considered among the most enigmatic ever written. Creating a shimmering portrait of Belle-?poque Paris with a cast of exotic characters”Napoleon III, the Lumiere brothers, Auguste Rodin, Berthe Morisot, even an expatriate American dentist, Bloch positions Mallarm? as the spiritual giant of late-nineteenth-century France. Featuring a new translation of the poem by J.D. McClatchy, One Toss of the Dice reveals how a masterpiece shaped our perceptual world.