Tournier, Professor Michel
The Four Wise Men
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801857331
- author:
- Tournier, Professor Michel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Literature & literary studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Four Wise Men by Michel Tournier is a thought-provoking novel that presents an audacious reimagining of the traditional Magi. The story follows four wise men, each with their own unique odyssey to Bethlehem, and introduces a fourth, lesser-known figure whose tale of hardship and redemption is both moving and instructive. This novel showcases Tournier's characteristic blend of the macabre, tender, and comic elements, as he explores themes of identity, culture, and spirituality. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when the fourth wise man, Taor, sets out to recover a coveted recipe and finds himself in Sodom, where he learns about the existence and meaning of Jesus. Through its unique blend of historical and literary insights, this novel offers a fresh perspective on the traditional Christmas story, inviting readers to consider alternative perspectives on faith, culture, and human experience.
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