Title
The Ancient Shore: Dispatches From Naples
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Born in Australia, Shirley Hazzard first moved to Naples as a young woman in the 1950s to take up a job with the United Nations. It was the beginning of a long love affair with the city. The Ancient Shore collects the best of Hazzards writings on Naples, along with a classic New Yorker essay by her late husband, Francis Steegmuller. For the pair, both insatiable readers, the Naples of Pliny, Gibbon, and Auden is constantly alive to them in the present.With Hazzard as our guide, we encounter Henry James, Oscar Wilde, and of course Goethe, but Hazzards concern is primarily with the Naples of our own timeoften violently unforgiving to innocent tourists, but able to transport the visitor who attends patiently to its rhythms and history. A town shadowed by both the symbol and the reality of Vesuvius can never fail to acknowledge the essential precariousness of lifenor, as the lover of Naples discovers, the human compassion, generosity, and friendship that are necessary to sustain it.Beautifully illustrated by photographs from such masters as Henri CartierBresson and Herbert List, The Ancient Shore is a lyrical letter to a lifelong love: honest and cleareyed, yet still fervently, endlessly enchanted.Much larger than all its parts, this book does full justice to a place, and a time, where nothing was pristine, except the light.BookforumDeep in the spell of Italy, Hazzard parses the difference between visiting and living and working in a foreign country. She writes with enormous eloquence and passion of the beauty of getting lost in a place.Susan Slater Reynolds, Los Angeles TimesThe two voices join in exquisite harmony. . . . A lovely book.Booklist, starred review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Ancient Shore: Dispatches from Naples'? A: 'The Ancient Shore' explores the author's deep connection with Naples, reflecting on its history, culture, and the contrasts between visiting and living in the city.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Shirley Hazzard, an Australian writer known for her eloquent prose and insightful observations.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Ancient Shore' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to carry.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Ancient Shore'? A: This book contains 144 pages, offering a concise yet rich exploration of Naples.
- Q: When was 'The Ancient Shore' published? A: 'The Ancient Shore' was published on September 1, 2009.
- Q: Is 'The Ancient Shore' a reprint edition? A: Yes, the book is a reprint edition.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features beautiful illustrations by renowned photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Herbert List.
- Q: What are some notable reviews of 'The Ancient Shore'? A: The book has received praise from several publications, including Bookforum and Los Angeles Times, highlighting its eloquent writing and deep insights into Naples.
- Q: Does the book discuss historical figures related to Naples? A: Yes, it mentions historical figures such as Henry James, Oscar Wilde, and Goethe, in the context of their connections to Naples.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from reading 'The Ancient Shore'? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of Naples, its culture, and the author's personal experiences, enhancing their appreciation for the city.