Title
The Ruin Of Kasch
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A Brilliant New Translation Of A Classic Work On Violence And Revolution As Seen Through Mythology And Artthe Ruin Of Kasch Takes Up Two Subjectsthe First Is Talleyrand, And The Second Is Everything Else, Wrote Italo Calvino When The Book First Appeared In 1983. Hailed As One Of Those Rare Books That Persuade Us To See Our Entire Civilization In A New Light, Its Guide Is The French Statesman Charlesmaurice De Talleyrand, Who Knew The Secrets Of The Ancien Rgime And All That Came After, And Was Able To Adapt The Notion Of Legitimacy To The Modern Age. Roberto Calasso Follows Him Through A Vast Gallery Of Scenes Set Immediately Before And After The French Revolution, Making Occasional Forays Backward And Forward In Time, From Vedic India To The Porticoes Of The Palaisroyal And To The Killing Fields Of Pol Pot, With Appearances By Goethe And Marie Antoinette, Napoleon And Marx, Walter Benjamin And Chateaubriand. At The Center Stands The Story Of The Ruin Of Kasch, A Legendary Kingdom Based On The Ritual Killing Of The King And Emblematic Of The Ruin Of Ancient And Modern Regimes.Offered Here In A New Translation By Richard Dixon, The Ruin Of Kasch Is, As John Banville Wrote, A Great Fat Jewelbox Of A Book, Gleaming With Obscure Treasures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Ruin of Kasch'? A: 'The Ruin of Kasch' explores the interplay of violence and revolution through the lens of mythology and art, focusing on the historical figure of Talleyrand and the political landscape surrounding the French Revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ruin of Kasch'? A: The book is authored by Roberto Calasso, a renowned Italian writer known for his deep insights into literature, philosophy, and culture.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Ruin of Kasch' have? A: 'The Ruin of Kasch' contains 432 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes and narratives.
- Q: When was 'The Ruin of Kasch' published? A: 'The Ruin of Kasch' was published on January 2, 2018, as a reprint of the original work.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is there a translation available for 'The Ruin of Kasch'? A: 'The Ruin of Kasch' is offered in a new translation by Richard Dixon, providing accessibility to English-speaking readers.
- Q: What are some of the historical figures mentioned in the book? A: The book features several historical figures, including Talleyrand, Goethe, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, and Marx, among others.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy 'The Ruin of Kasch'? A: 'The Ruin of Kasch' is ideal for readers interested in history, philosophy, and literature, particularly those who appreciate complex narratives and cultural analysis.
- Q: Does 'The Ruin of Kasch' contain illustrations or images? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations; it primarily focuses on text and the exploration of its themes.
- Q: What style of writing is used in 'The Ruin of Kasch'? A: 'The Ruin of Kasch' features a rich and intricate writing style, blending narrative with philosophical insights, characteristic of Roberto Calasso's literary approach.