Speaking East

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SKU: 9781789144925
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The Strange and Enchanted Life of Isidore Isou

By Andrew Hussey

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Speaking East by Andrew Hussey explores the life of Abdellatif Laâbi, a Moroccan poet and activist. The book delves into his efforts to promote cultural expression and resist oppression, providing insight into the broader historical and political context of Morocco. Through Laâbi's journey, the narrative reveals his enduring commitment to freedom and justice.
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Speaking East

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If you are fascinated by the intertwining of personal narratives with historical events, this biography delves into the complex journey of Eastern European identity and politics. You might enjoy it if you're interested in how individuals navigate cultural and ideological challenges within the broader tapestry of history.

The life and times of Isidore Isou, a pivotal figure in the history of the avant-garde.

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Isidore Isou was a young Jew in war-time Bucharest, and barely survived the Romanian Holocaust. He made his way to Paris where in 1945 he founded the avant-garde movement Lettrism, described as the missing link between Dada, Surrealism, Situationism and May '68.

In Speaking East, Andrew Hussey presents a colourful picture of the post-war Left Bank, where Lettrist fists flew in avant-garde punch-ups in Jazz clubs and cafes. Isou, as sexy and as charismatic as the young Elvis, gathered around him a group of hooligan disciples who argued, drank and had sex with the Parisian intellectual elite.

This is a vibrant account of the life and times of a pivotal figure in the history of the avant-garde.

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Andrew Hussey's biography offers a compelling and vivid portrayal of Isidore Isou's life, capturing his role in twentieth-century avant-garde movements against the vibrant backdrop of Paris's Left Bank. Hussey is praised for his vivid prose and deep historical insight, successfully reflecting Isou's creative spirit while situating him within the broader context of postwar French thought. This work is noted for its expert storytelling and thorough exploration of both Isou's personal passions and the historical traumas he faced.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789144925

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 43 illustrations, 8 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 328

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Andrew Hussey Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction

About the Author

Andrew Hussey was formerly Dean and Professor at the University of London in Paris. He has written for the New Statesman, the Observer and The New York Times, and his books include Paris, The Secret History which has been translated into a dozen languages and The French Intifada (2015) which was Sunday Times Book of the Week. He lives in Paris.