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Letters Of Transit: Reflections On Exile, Identity, Language, And Loss
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Moving, Deeply Introspective And Honest (Publishers Weekly) Reflections On Exile And Memory From Five Awardwinning Authors. All Of The Authors In Letters Of Transit Have Written Awardwinning Works On Exile, Home, And Memory, Using The Written Word As A Tool For Revisiting Their Old Homes Or Fashioning New Ones. Now In Paperback Are Five Newly Commissioned Essays Offering Moving Distillations Of Their Most Important Thinking On These Themes. Andre Aciman Traces His Migrations And Compares His Own Transience With The Uprootedness Of Many Moderns. Eva Hoffman Examines The Crucial Role Of Language And What Happens When Your First One Is Lost. Edward Said Defends His Conflicting Political And Cultural Allegiances. Novelist Bharati Mukherjee Explores Her Own Struggle With Assimilation. Finally, Charles Simic Remembers His Thwarted Attempts At Fitting In In America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Letters of Transit'? A: 'Letters of Transit' explores themes of exile, identity, language, and loss through reflective essays by five award-winning authors.
- Q: Who are the authors featured in this book? A: The book features essays by Andre Aciman, Eva Hoffman, Edward Said, Bharati Mukherjee, and Charles Simic.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Letters of Transit' is a paperback collection of essays focusing on personal reflections regarding exile and memory.
- Q: How many pages does 'Letters of Transit' have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: 'Letters of Transit' was published on May 1, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in immigration topics? A: Yes, the book addresses the experiences of emigrants and immigrants, making it relevant for readers interested in those topics.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Letters of Transit'? A: 'Letters of Transit' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of 'Letters of Transit' is this? A: This is the First Paperback Edition of 'Letters of Transit'.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the essays included? A: The essays include personal reflections on language loss, cultural identity, and the struggles of assimilation, providing diverse perspectives on the theme of exile.