Buy this book on-line Storace,Patricia : Dinner with Persephone : Travels in GreeceGranta Books, London, 1997 ISBN 1862070334
Mixing affection with detachment,rapture with clarity,this American poet perfectly evokes a country delicately balanced between East and West.Patricia Storace, with immense tact and skill, reveals how the dreams of modern Greece are the woven product of classical culture, of Byzantine and Orthodox Christianity, Ottoman occupation and of modern nationalism. The dizzying paradoxes that result when an outsider tries to fathom this very old country - which is at the same time a relatively young and spiky Balkan nation - give this book its taut and careful lyrical quality. The author leads her readers by a form of writing which allows critical affection and unpredictable understanding. 398p.Tiny remainder mark, else as new. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Storace,Patricia : Dinner with Persephone : Travels in Greece. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Storace,Patricia : Dinner with Persephone : Travels in GreecePantheon, New York, 1996 ISBN 0679421343
Patricia Storace, with immense tact and skill, reveals how the dreams of modern Greece are the woven product of classical culture, of Byzantine and Orthodox Christianity, Ottoman occupation and of modern nationalism. The dizzying paradoxes that result when an outsider tries to fathom this very old country - which is at the same time a relatively young and spiky Balkan nation - give this book its taut and careful lyrical quality. The author leads her readers by a form of writing which allows critical affection and unpredictable understanding.398p.. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Storace,Patricia : Dinner with Persephone : Travels in Greece. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Storace,Patricia : Dinner with Persephone : Travels in GreeceAudio Literature, San Bruno CA, 1997 ISBN 1574530992
" Living in Athens, poet and author Patricia Storace begins her fascinating journey through the glories of Greece. She conjures up anarchic cities and idyllic towns and harbors where the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires continue to maintain a presence. In a 30-minute afterword, she discusses Dinner with Persephone and her work as a poet and prose writer, and answers questions about her life in Greece.." Audio book (Abridged) read by Jill Eikenberry (box of 2 cassette tapes shrink- sealed in package). Illustr.: Read by Jill Eikenberry. Audio Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Audio Book Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Storace,Patricia : Dinner with Persephone : Travels in Greece. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, livres rares, rare books, livres d'occasion and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |