Barton, Polly
Fifty Sounds
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913097509
- author:
- Barton, Polly
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fitzcarraldo Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 125mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fifty Sounds by Polly Barton is a deeply personal and thought-provoking work that explores the transformative power of language learning. Written in fifty semi-discrete entries, this debut book reflects on the author's experience of moving to Japan at twenty-one and her journey towards becoming a literary translator. Through candid and witty reflections, Barton draws together insights into cultural norms, social attitudes, and personal growth, all woven around the Japanese language. This remarkable work offers a transparent look at the act of learning, speaking, and living in another language, lifting the lid on its quietly revolutionary potential. A unique blend of memoir, essay, and linguistic exploration, Fifty Sounds is a remarkable debut that shines a light on the complexities of human connection and cultural identity.
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