A Different Sea

Name: A Different Sea
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By Claudio Magris

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A Different Sea by Claudio Magris delves into the existential journey of a young intellectual searching for meaning in the vast, remote landscapes of Patagonia. Through philosophical contemplation and personal encounters, he confronts the tensions between solitude and companionship, idealism and reality. The story captures a poignant exploration of the human spirit and the pursuit of a life worth living amidst challenges and introspection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy introspective narratives that delve into the complexities of a scholar's existential quest amidst the enchanting landscapes of Patagonia. It's perfect for readers who appreciate philosophical explorations and the tension between intellectual pursuits and the call of adventure.

A Different Sea

Early this century Enrico, a young intellectual, leaves the city of Gorizia with its abundant population and culture, to spend several years living on the Patagonian pampas, alone with his ancient Greek texts, his flocks and, every now and then, a woman.

An illuminating portrait of a world in ferment after the Great War, and a man seeking for an authentic life

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An illuminating portrait of a world in ferment after the Great War, and a man seeking for an authentic life.

Early this century, Enrico, a young intellectual, leaves the city of Gorizia with its abundant population and culture, to spend several years living on the Patagonian pampas. He is alone with his ancient Greek texts, his flocks, and, every now and then, a woman.

Enrico has been taught by his closest friend, Carlo—a philosopher and poet who commits suicide in his early twenties—to search for an authentic life, free of social falsehoods. However, in his quest for this unattainable goal, Enrico destroys every chance he has of a normal existence.

A Different Sea presents a portrait of a world in ferment: a decaying empire shaken by war and revolution, and a life-long search for meaning.

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A Different Sea by Claudio Magris is highly acclaimed for its exploration of European literature and the human condition, with reviews highlighting the author's ability to illuminate these themes. It is noted for its quietly devastating yet bitterly funny examination of the perils of philosophy, and Magris is praised as a shrewd and intelligent novelist deserving of repeated readings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784871321

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Dr M. S. Spurr

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 85g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Claudio Magris is the author of Danube, a work described as a masterpiece by a great number of critics, and which has been translated into most major languages. He previously taught German at the University of Turin. He has translated the works of Ibsen, Kleist and Schnitzler and currently lectures in the faculty of Literature and Philosophy at Trieste University.