Saved By Beauty: Adventures of an American Romantic in Iran [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

Housden, Roger

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ISBN 10: 0307587738 ISBN 13: 9780307587732

Casa editrice: Broadway Books, 2011

Riassunto

The author of Ten Poems to Change Your Life challenges popular misconceptions about Iran's youth culture, describing his visits to regions that inspired Rumi and Hafez, where he learned about the rich histories, cuisines and arts that comprise everyday life.

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Recensione:

"Both readers new to Housden and fans of his poetry will treasure this memorable account of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Even better, his insights are also sure to inform and maybe even re-form preconceived notions many hold about Iran. It is impossible not to lose oneself in Housden's many-faceted narrative."
—Booklist, starred review

"A lyrical panorama of contemporary Persian politics and culture, this book gives contour and nuance to our idea of Iran, and introduces us to complex, very memorable characters."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The eloquent account of a Western poet’s encounters with the land, culture and people of Iran...soulful and uplifting.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Moving...Ardently pursuing his personal pilgrim’s path, Housden composes a poignant picture-puzzle of modern Iran.” – National Geographic Traveler 

L'autore:

ROGER HOUSDEN is the author of some twenty books, including the best-selling Ten Poems series and the novella Chasing Rumi. English by birth, he has been a writer for the Guardian and an interviewer for the BBC. Housden emigrated to the States in 1998 and now lives in the Bay Area. Visit himat www.rogerhousden.com

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• Editore: Broadway Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0307587738
• ISBN 13: 9780307587732
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 290