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Autumn Light

Japan's Season of Fire and Farewells
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Autumn Light by Pico Iyer is a contemplative exploration of life, love, and loss in Japan. The author reflects on the transient nature of existence, drawing on personal experiences and poignant observations. This travel memoir delves into the rhythms of everyday life, capturing the beauty and melancholy of the changing seasons.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy contemplative reflections on life, loss, and the bittersweet beauty of the changing seasons, all set against the evocative backdrop of Japan.

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Autumn Light

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We cherish things, Japan has always known, precisely because they cannot last; it's their frailty that adds sweetness to their beauty. Returning to his home in Japan after his father-in-law's sudden death, Pico Iyer soon immerses himself in the rhythm of daily life, engaging in simple yet profound routines. He frequents the local post office during the day and plays lively games of ping-pong in the evenings. These comforting rituals provide a semblance of stability as he navigates a landscape steeped in traditions that honour the passage of life. Set against the backdrop of autumn, Autumn Light captures the poignant beauty of a season that invites reflection and introspection. As the maple leaves transform into a blaze of colours and the oppressive heat of summer fades, Iyer's narrative unfurls a Japan that is both timeless and transient. This is a Japan that reveres the fleeting nature of existence, where every moment is imbued with a sense of impermanence. Through Iyer’s exquisite prose, readers are invited to explore themes of mortality, loss, and the bittersweet nature of holding on to what we love, even as it slips away. His intimate observations offer a mosaic of personal experiences and cultural insights, portraying a nation that finds solace and meaning in its seasonal cycles. Autumn Light is not just a memoir of personal grief and rediscovery; it is a meditation on the universal human condition. Iyer’s reflections prompt us to consider how we cope with the inevitability of change and loss, and how we might find beauty and grace in the transient moments of life. In this deeply moving and contemplative work, Pico Iyer paints a portrait of autumn in Japan that is at once delicate and profound, urging us to appreciate the fragile beauty of our own lives.

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Autumn Light by Pico Iyer is praised for its elegantly smooth prose and detailed observation, weaving themes of autumn in Japan and this period in Iyer's life. It is described as a tender meditation on Japanese culture and life's impermanence, with wisdom and poignant reflections. The book is also noted for its vivid portrayal of Japanese society and the personal blend of philosophy and engagement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526611468

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Pico Iyer is the author of more than a dozen books, translated into twenty-three languages, and he regularly contributes to the New York Review of Books, Granta, the Financial Times and dozens of magazines around the world. His three recent talks for TED have received seven million views so far.

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