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From A to X

A Story in Letters
By John Berger
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In From A to X by John Berger, the narrative unfolds through a series of poignant letters exchanged between A'ida, a woman in an unspecified country, and Xavier, her imprisoned lover. The letters reveal their shared memories, hopes, and reflections on political turmoil, painting a vivid picture of love and resistance amid adversity. The story explores themes of human resilience and the enduring power of written words to maintain connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant storytelling that delves into themes of love, resistance, and endurance. It features an evocative exchange of letters that beautifully captures the intimate and resilient bond between its characters, set against a backdrop of political unrest.

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From A to X

In a dusty, ramshackle town lives A'ida. Her insurgent husband Xavier has been imprisoned. Resolute, sensuous and tender, A'ida's letters to the man she loves tell of daily events in the town, and of its motley collection of inhabitants whose lives flow through hers.

A beautifully imagined story of love and resistance, by one of the foremost novelists of our age

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In the dusty, ramshackle town of Suse lives A'ida. Her insurgent husband Xavier has been imprisoned.

Resolute, sensuous, and tender, A'ida's letters to the man she loves tell of daily events in the town, and of its motley collection of inhabitants whose lives flow through hers.

But the town is under threat, and as a faceless power inexorably encroaches from outside, so the smallest details and acts of humanity assume for A'ida a life-affirming significance, acts of resistance against the forces that might otherwise extinguish them.

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From A to X by John Berger has received acclaim for its exquisite writing and construction. It is praised as a soaring romance showcasing heroic virtue and true love, capturing a restless and brilliant consciousness. The book's controlled rage and tenderness are highlighted alongside its searing political vision, offering an account of enduring love amidst oppression, and affirming the indestructibility of love and the human spirit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844673612

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 208

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Fiction General Fiction John Berger Literary Fiction

About the Author

Storyteller, novelist, essayist, screenwriter, dramatist and critic, JOHN BERGER is one of the most internationally influential writers of the last fifty years. His many books include 'Ways of Seeing', the fiction trilogy 'Into Their Labours', 'Here Is Where We Meet' and, most recently, 'Hold Everything Dear'.

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