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Lavish Absence: Recalling And Rereading Edmond Jabs,Used
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An Intimate Portrait Of One Of France'S Most Important Writers By His Translator.Edmond Jabs (19121991) Is Widely Regarded As One Of France'S Most Important Writers Of The 20Th Century. Born In Cairo, He Settled In France After Being Expelled From Egypt With Other Jews During The 1956 Suez Crisis. Rosmarie Waldrop Is Jabs'S Primary English Translator. Over The Course Of Her Long Association And Friendship With Jabs, Waldrop Developed A Very Nuanced Understanding Of His Work That In Turn Influenced Her Development As Both Writer And Translator. Lavish Absence Is A Booklength Essay With A Triple Focus: It Is A Memoir Of Jabs As Waldrop Knew Him, It Is Both An Homage To And An Explication Of Jabs'S Work, And It Is A Meditation On The Process Of Translation. The Writing Interweaves These Topics, Evoking Jabs'S Own Interest In The Themes Of Exile And Nomadism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lavish Absence: Recalling and Rereading Edmond Jabès'? A: The main theme of 'Lavish Absence' revolves around the life and work of Edmond Jabès, exploring his experiences as a Jewish writer in exile and the intricacies of translation, as seen through the eyes of his translator, Rosmarie Waldrop.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lavish Absence'? A: The book is authored by Rosmarie Waldrop, who is also the primary English translator of Edmond Jabès's works.
- Q: What type of book is 'Lavish Absence'? A: 'Lavish Absence' is a book-length essay that serves as a memoir, homage, and meditation on the process of translation related to the works of Edmond Jabès.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lavish Absence' have? A: 'Lavish Absence' contains a total of 150 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Lavish Absence'? A: 'Lavish Absence' was published on January 2, 2003.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Lavish Absence' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is 'Lavish Absence' available in different formats? A: 'Lavish Absence' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Lavish Absence'? A: The title 'Lavish Absence' reflects the themes of loss, memory, and the profound impact of absence in both Jabès's life and literary work.
- Q: Who was Edmond Jabès? A: Edmond Jabès (1912-1991) was a prominent French writer known for his exploration of themes such as exile, identity, and the nature of language.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in 'Lavish Absence'? A: Readers can expect a nuanced and reflective writing style in 'Lavish Absence', which interweaves memoir, literary analysis, and philosophical musings.