Trieste-9780571204687

Trieste

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Trieste by Jan Morris is a mesmerizing narrative that invites you to journey...
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Trieste by Jan Morris is a mesmerizing narrative that invites you to journey through a city that has indelibly shaped the author’s life. First encountered as a soldier at the close of the Second World War, Trieste becomes a vibrant tapestry woven with reflections on love, loss, and the intricate web of human experiences.

This exceptional collection transcends conventional travel writing, diving deep into essential themes, including:

  • History: Trace Trieste’s transformation from its glorious Habsburg era to its tumultuous struggles under Fascism and the Cold War.
  • Culture: Gain insights into ships, cities, and the delicate nuances of Jewishness and nationalism that shape the city's identity.
  • Humanity: Experience Morris's poignant portrayal of civility and kindness amidst chaos, creating a deeply engaging and relatable narrative.

With over five decades of travel writing expertise, Jan Morris delivers a narrative as rich and layered as Trieste itself. Her acclaimed works, including Hav, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award, add significant weight to her authority as a storyteller.

Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere is more than a mere history or travelogue; it is an intimate exploration of a city that reflects the author's own journey. Through Morris's eloquent prose, readers are invited to wander through the pages and contemplate their own ideas of place and belonging.

Discover the allure of Trieste with Jan Morris’s captivating observations and evocative memories, and experience a narrative that resonates long after the final page is turned.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780571204687
Author: Jan Morris
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 9 mm
Publication Date: 22 July, 2002
Pagination: 208 pages
Weight: 174g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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