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Hélène Cixous
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
164
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary work that blends history, literature, and personal memory to explore language, loss, and the enduring pull of the unseen. Its central thread is how words travel across time to carry voices, stories, and longing from the past into the present. Written for thoughtful readers of literary nonfiction and fiction alike, the tone is contemplative, lyrical, and subtly magical—inviting curiosity without sensationalism.
The book presents its riches as a story-led mosaic: essayistic reflections braided with intertexts from celebrated writers, historic moments, and intimate memories. It gathers transcribed voices from the past—spirit communications, family recollections, and the memory itself—into a tapestry that feels intimate yet expansive. The prose is crafted to be read aloud, inviting readers to slow down and listen for what language can reveal beyond the surface.
Across its pages, readers encounter concepts such as intertextuality, memory, and language as a living force, all explored through cross-cultural references and historical contexts. The ideas unfold through a lyrical, accessible voice, making complex themes approachable and enjoyable to investigate. The author’s distinctive register—often described as a rich, poetic “mole speech”—offers a sensory doorway into how poets and writers shape meaning when language becomes a medium between worlds.
Readers finish with a heightened sense of language as an active, living force and a broader curiosity about how memory and literature shape perception. The book encourages rereading, deep listening, and a more attentive approach to storytelling—leaving a lasting impression of wonder, intellectual curiosity, and emotional insight.
Product Details
Author
Hélène Cixous
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
164
Language
English
SKU
9781803094892
ISBN
9781803094892
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.24x2.03x22.86cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off