Description
Seedtime III, which brings this series to a close, records numerous fleeting thoughts, ephemeral experiences, and philosophical observations from a renowned poet well into his seventies, charting the single steps-sometimes forwards, sometimes back-taken in a lifelong attempt to transcend the limits of art. The inconclusive nature of the notebook entries, their tentativeness and lack of resolution, renders them as intriguing and evocative as some of Jaccottet's best works. In them readers will find a life full of the kind of contemplation that attracts yet eludes most of us in our daily existence.
About the Author
Born in Switzerland and a long-time resident of France, Philippe Jaccottet is a celebrated European poet. In 2014, Jaccottet's collected writings were published in Gallimard's prestigious Pleiade series. He has been awarded several European literary prizes, including the Grand Prix Suisse de litterature, the highest Swiss literary distinction. Tess Lewis's numerous translations from French and German include works by Peter Handke, Jean-Luc Benoziglio, Kalus Merz, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, and Pascal Bruckner.
Book Information
ISBN 9780857428486
Author Phlippe Jaccottet
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Seagull Books London Ltd
Publisher Seagull Books London Ltd
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 127mm * 20mm