This book attempts to go beyond the tourist cliche of Prague as the 'golden city' to bring out all the mystery, ambiguity, gloom, lethargy and hidden fascination of the city on the Vltava. Ripellino slips into the style of melodrama and ghost stories as he writes of the time of Rudolf II, the alchemists, the Jewish Quarter, the Golem, the pubs, the funereal malevolence of its architecture, of Holan and Kafka, of Meyrink and the Czech Dadaists. With this dense cast of characters Ripellino brings out the sorcery of the Bohemian capital in a compelling mix of fact and fiction. This vast fresco of Prague life provides much more than a literary and cultural history of the city; it is both a celebration and a requiem. 'The city of the Vltava, capital of old Bohemia, is as much a state of mind as a physical location. It was the centre of magic in the Renaissance, the very alembic of Europe, and still retains its reputation for mystery and rank intrigue ...This is a haunting, clotted, mad masterpiece. It is not an easy read, but it is a rewarding one. As I close the book, the magic city sinks back into its ancient dreaming, and I recall a beautiful line from a poem by Jarolsav Seifert, quoted by Ripellino: "The shadow enters darkness and man enters earth." ' John Banville, Observer
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‘a haunting, clotted, mad masterpiece’ John Banville
Angelo Maria Ripellino was a poet, critic and Professor of Literature.
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Da: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Codice articolo DBV.0330337793.A
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Paperback. Condizione: Good. 'a haunting, clotted, mad masterpiece' John Banville. Codice articolo 00109357574
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Condizione: good. Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections. Codice articolo VSBV.0330337793.G
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Da: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spagna
Condizione: Fair. : Sumérgete en el misterio y el encanto de Praga con 'Magic Prague' de Angelo Maria Ripellino. Este libro te lleva más allá de los clichés turísticos, explorando la ambigüedad, la melancolía y la fascinación oculta de la ciudad a orillas del Vltava. A través de un estilo que mezcla melodrama y relatos de fantasmas, Ripellino entrelaza hechos y ficción, evocando la época de Rodolfo II, los alquimistas, el barrio judío, el Golem, los pubs, Meyrink, los dadaístas de Zech, Hasak y Kafka. Un recorrido literario y cultural que celebra y lamenta una cultura oprimida, destacando tanto el esplendor gótico y barroco como los vestigios de mercados de pulgas y reliquias desmoronadas, esenciales para comprender la historia de la ciudad. EAN: 9780330337793 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Magic Prague Autor: Angelo Maria Ripellino Idioma: en Páginas: 333 Formato: tapa blanda. Codice articolo Happ-2026-08-21-2d1861ee
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Da: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_485916564
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Da: Bookbot, Prague, Repubblica Ceca
Softcover. Condizione: Fair. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung; Wasserschaden. Attempting to go beyond the cliche of Prague as the golden city , this book brings out all its mystery, ambiguity, gloom, lethargy and hidden fascination. More than a literary and cultural history of Prague, this book seeks to be both a celebration and requiem for an oppressed culture. Codice articolo b7dd0a67-300a-4840-8bfa-5fdbb090b6cc
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Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Codice articolo GOR001031387
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001407043
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