Nicholas Bouvier
The Scorpion Fish
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780600444
- author:
- Nicholas Bouvier
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Eland Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Scorpion-fish by Nicolas Bouvier A chronicle of experience that spans seven months and takes the reader on a journey through the depths of human nature. The author's observations of himself, his surroundings, and the people he meets are razor-sharp and unflinching, revealing both the beauty and the darkness of life. As the narrator reflects on his time in this island paradise, he reveals a world of charlatans, indolent landowners, and even a levitating priest who has been dead for six years. With wit and candour, Bouvier shows that travel is not just about discovering delights, but also about confronting the worst aspects of human experience. This is a book that will leave you with much to think about, long after you finish reading it.
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