"Giono's prose is a singularly fine blend of realism and poetic sensibility." -- The Washington Post Giono's very own Moby-Dick, a sensational maritime journey that follows a crew inwards on a spiritual tale of evocative sea-glimpses An allegorical critique of modern civilization and the damages of war, Giono's oft-overlooked seafaring tale sweeps the reader along a narrative as poetic and undulating as the wind, tacking between the sea's mysteries and the intricacies of the men's conversations and inner thoughts as they attempt to grasp the sensory reality around them. "I no longer have any interest in living under the conditions that this era allows," writes the Captain of L'Indien, a ship whose radio remains packed in a crate in the hold. The men aboard won't be needing it; they have no interest in connecting with the world of ordinary men. With enough provisions to last them five years, they set sail in July of 1940 for the South Seas, leaving civilization behind in search of the unknown. Hastening onwards, Giono's men steer deeper into themselves, seeking a purpose beyond the "world in upheaval" they left behind--a moving and spiritual work written by one of Europe's most ardent 20th-century pacifists. A sensational novel that delves into the unknown reaches of the sea and soul, perfect for readers seeking a poetic escape that challenges the political and social status-quo.
A deeply personal nine-year account of the lives of the "anchor-outs"--an unhoused community living off the California coast on abandoned boats--that explores the struggles and resilience of those surviving on the fringes of society.In the wake of the financial crisis, the number of anchor-outs living in Richardson Bay more than doubles as their long-simmering feud with the wealthy residents of Marin County--one of the richest counties in the country--finally boils over. Many of the shoreline's well-heeled yacht club members and mansion owners blame their unhoused neighbors for rising crime on the waterfront. Meanwhile, local politicians accuse them of destroying the Bay Area's marine ecosystem and demand their eviction. When the pandemic breaks out, a slew of city and regional authorities heed the call: they seize and crush the anchor-outs' boats, arresting dissenters as they dismantle one of the nation's oldest unhoused communities.Kloc's near-decade-long firsthand account of the joys, hardships, and eventual demise of the anchor-outs is in many ways the story of being poor in America. Examining the profit-driven policies that exacerbate the contemporary housing crisis, Lost at Sea weaves together tales of comradery and survival on the anchorage with the rich history of the region, from the creation of unspeakable wealth during the San Francisco Gold Rush era to the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and fire of 1906, when the first unhoused people dropped their anchors in Marin County.Along the way, Kloc discovers the quiet beauty of the world the anchor-outs built: how they've learned to care for each other, band together to fend off real estate developers and NIMBY neighbors, and fight for a way of life that is entirely unrecognizable to those on shore. Lost at Sea explores the often overlooked world of poverty and homelessness that exists in even the wealthiest enclaves of America, where people who have fallen on hard times struggle to rebuild their lives among those who would rather just wish them away.
Se ascoltassimo pi persone parlarci del loro vissuto, noteremmo prevalere due posizioni emotive diverse, estreme: di rimpianto o di liberazione. Difficilmente si ha voglia di parlare di un ex amore soffocante o di una ex situazione scabrosa allo scopo di rinverdirne il ricordo. In certi casi si preferisce tacere nella speranza di dimenticare pi in fretta possibile ci che ancora turba il nostro animo. Il protagonista di questa "storia" racconta la sua esperienza sia per mettere in guardia chi potrebbe trovarsi nelle sue stesse condizioni, sia per ringraziare le persone che lo hanno aiutato a superare la drammatica situazione vissuta, sperimentata sulla sua pelle. Forse tende a esorcizzare l'accaduto per non essere pi schiavo di se stesso.
The Paradise of Association is the first comprehensive treatment of the tumultuous revolutionary clubs in the Paris of 1871. It proposes an innovative approach to the Paris Commune, the largest urban uprising in modern European history. For Marx and Lenin the Commune was a brilliant harbinger of proletarian dictatorship; for others, it was merely the last of the nineteenth-century revolutions. The Paradise of Association argues instead that the Commune resulted from revolutionary action by popular clubs, and it was shaped by the unique political culture fostered within them. The volume combines a detailed social analysis of 733 club militants with a "new cultural history" perspective, examining the language and practices of popular organizations in relation to such topics as historical memory, gender difference, definitions of citizenship, and revolutionary symbolism. The first study of popular organizations during the Commune to take full advantage of the abundant archival materials, this book reveals previously unsuspected coordination and consciousness by revolutionaries in preparation for a seizure of power. "Clubistes" were socially diverse individuals very likely to have a history of revolutionary activity. They did not constitute a social class, but rather a culturally and politically defined revolutionary community. A prominent feature of the political culture of popular organizations was the cult of revolutionary violence, based upon the memory of the French Revolution. By dominating the Commune, club militants imposed their political culture upon the nascent revolution and upon the capital.This new perspective on the Commune entails revising several assumptions about the development of socialism and the evolution of party structures and popular movements in the late nineteenth century. It will be of interest to historians, to those interested in the relationship between popular culture and politics, and to researchers and students of gender relations and class dynamics in revolutionary movements.Martin Johnson is Lecturer in History, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
How much does the current landscape of Boston, Massachusetts, resemble the place that Captain John Smith referred to in 1614 as "the Paradise of all these parts"? John Hanson Mitchell explores a variety of habitats as he ranges outward from the core of the peninsula where the Puritans first settled to the ancient rim of the Boston Basin, within which the modern city now lies. Endlessly readable and full of personality, "The Paradise of All These Parts" offers Boston visitors and residents alike a whole new perspective on one of America's oldest cities.
A collection of poetry spanning twenty years. Reverent, irreverent. Humorous and reflective. Using many forms of the craft and broken into categories from love to all manner of subject matter. An inviting walk through a poet's mind.
Anatomy of Paradise: Hawaii and the Islands of the South Seas is a non-fiction book written by J.C. Furnas. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and the South Pacific region. Furnas delves into the fascinating and complex history of the region, from the arrival of the first Polynesian settlers to the impact of European colonization and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States. The book also examines the unique culture and customs of the various island nations in the South Pacific, including Tahiti, Samoa, and Fiji. Furnas provides insights into the traditional ways of life, religious beliefs, and artistic expressions of the indigenous peoples of the region. In addition to the cultural and historical aspects, Furnas also explores the natural beauty of the South Pacific, including the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant coral reefs. The book features vivid descriptions and stunning photographs that bring the beauty of the islands to life.Overall, Anatomy of Paradise is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the Hawaiian Islands and the South Pacific region. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and natural beauty of this fascinating part of the world.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
IRDA EDIZIONI Nell'opera di Claudio Bizzi emerge in maniera incisiva tutta quella sensibilita che e tipica del poeta vero. I versi sono eterei, soavi, quasi dipinti. La poetica prettamente semplice e voluta dall'autore per arrivare al lettore senza fronzoli ma con un concetto diretto e uniforme. L'amore, la nostalgia, il dolore, la natura sono elementi essenziali dell'opera che si dipinge di vibrazioni e di straordinarie verita, che fanno riflettere e immedesimare l'altro. Senza alcun dubbio possiamo affermare che "Il paradiso puo attendere..." e un libro di assoluto valore artistico nonche morale che si lascia leggere con interesse e immedesimazione.
One of the most amazing things imaginable is that one could hear about Paradise and what Allaah has prepared in it and still fail to be moved to work for it in order to reach it. When the Companions and those who followed them from the righteous Salaf heard about it, they would mention it day and night and strive hard to achieve it. We hear about it and are certain of its existence; we believe in it and yet we ignore it We have become heedless of it and do not think about it at all, and anything that one fails to keep in his mind will soon become forgotten. How do we wake up from our heedlessness? How can one become like that wonderful first generation and hear and see things from their perspective? How can we hear about it and not be eager and feel our hearts burning with the desire to enter it; this is how that generation would feel, how can we become as obsessed with it as they were? One of the reasons why people have shunned the constant mention of Paradise and endeavoring for it, is because they do not have a correct and comprehensive image of it in their minds; this is because we are in an era that is a very long time away from prophethood, and because our hearts have become corroded, overwhelmed with heedlessness, disturbed by disputes and distracted by others living in fancy houses and luxurious mansions; it is also because people have been exposed to 'paradise-like' places such as Malaysia, Germany, America, Hawaii and others, as well as the fact that the means that display and advertise them have entered into most people's homes. All the aforementioned, in addition to weak faith and people indulging in lusts and desires, means that people favor the fast current prize over the await one; they look at Paradise with eyes that have been saturated with all that they possess in this life, and favor eating and relaxing to striving. If one were to attempt to enthuse such people about the mansions of Paradise, they would say: "We have the same in this life"; if we were to tell them about the rivers and springs of Paradise, they would reply: "We have seen the same." If we were to describe for them the gardens of Paradise and their shade, they would answer by saying: "There are plenty of them." Even if we were to encourage them by describing the amazingly attractive women in Paradise, they would say: "We are fed up with them". How can one, who has gorged himself with different types of pleasures of this life, think about additional food, even if it is far better? How can who has fulfilled his desires think of anything else after that? If we add to this the fact that faith, the desire to meet Allaah and the longing to see Him weakens the more one indulges in his desires, then it fully explains why people are no longer striving to attain Paradise. Perhaps this explains the difference between our actions and those of the Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, who would look forward to Paradise and exert great efforts to attain it. They would think of the position that they would occupy next to the King, the Almighty, The One and Only and the Great, glory be to Him; they would look forward to it whilst freeing their souls from all desires; they would look forward to it with eyes that refrained from seeing any of this life's desires and pleasures; they would look forward to it with hearts that were thirsty for the source of guidance. Those who favor current pleasures over the promised future ones have forgotten the precious value of the reward that is awaiting them; they seem to think that what they are promised is the same as what they already possess in this life. Such people have failed to truly comprehend what they are promised. Modern civilization and its beautification has deceived and amazed many people; its pleasures have deeply affected their hearts, to the extent that many of them have succumbed to it, despite the fact that its pleasure is in no way comparable to that of Paradise.
