{"title":"Marion Poschmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting literary world of Marion Poschmann, a celebrated German author known for her evocative storytelling and rich prose. With works that delve deep into the human psyche and explore profound themes, Poschmann has captivated readers across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout novels is \u003cem\u003eThe Pine Islands\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating tale that merges travel and introspection. This book follows the journey of a disenchanted academic who embarks on an unexpected adventure in Japan, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of identity and existential musings. Poschmann's work is characterised by its poetic language, incisive wit, and keen observations of life’s subtleties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of general fiction or new to her writing, Marion Poschmann's books promise an engaging reading experience filled with depth and insight. Dive into her collection today and lose yourself in her beautifully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pine-islands-by-marion-poschmann-9781788160926","title":"The Pine Islands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Gilbert Silvester, a journeyman lecturer on beard fashions in film, awakes one day from a dream that his wife has cheated on him, he flees—immediately, irrationally, inexplicably—for Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tokyo, he discovers the travel writings of the great Japanese poet Basho. Suddenly, from Gilbert's directionless crisis, there emerges a purpose: a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the poet to see the moon rise over the pine islands of Matsushima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFalling into step with another pilgrim—a young Japanese student called Yosa, clutching a copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Manual of Suicide\u003c\/em\u003e—Gilbert travels with Yosa across Basho's disappearing Japan, one in search of his perfect ending and the other the new beginning that will give his life meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pine Islands\u003c\/em\u003e is a serene, playful, profoundly moving story of the transformations we seek and the ones we find along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46533570298092,"sku":"9781788160926","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18138303482824.jpg?v=1749390302"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marion-poschmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}