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The Snow Leopard (Penguin Classics),New
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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD?A masterpiece that exceeds the boundaries of the travel genre and envelops you with its incredible prose.? Wall Street JournalAn unforgettable spiritual journey through the Himalayas by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (19272014)In 1973, Peter Matthiessen and field biologist George Schaller traveled high into the remote mountains of Nepal to study the Himalayan blue sheep and possibly glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard. Matthiessen, a student of Zen Buddhism, was also on a spiritual quest to find the Lama of Shey at the ancient shrine on Crystal Mountain. As the climb proceeds, Matthiessen charts his inner path as well as his outer one, with a deepening Buddhist understanding of reality, suffering, impermanence, and beauty. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by acclaimed travel writer and novelist Pico Iyer.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Snow Leopard' about? A: 'The Snow Leopard' is a memoir by Peter Matthiessen that chronicles his spiritual journey through the Himalayas alongside field biologist George Schaller, focusing on the Himalayan blue sheep and the elusive snow leopard.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Snow Leopard'? A: The author of 'The Snow Leopard' is Peter Matthiessen, a renowned writer known for his exploration of nature and spirituality.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Snow Leopard' have? A: 'The Snow Leopard' has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Snow Leopard'? A: 'The Snow Leopard' was published on September 30, 2008.
- Q: What edition of 'The Snow Leopard' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Snow Leopard' is the Second Edition Thus.
- Q: Is 'The Snow Leopard' a good book for someone interested in travel and nature? A: 'The Snow Leopard' is highly regarded for its beautiful prose and exploration of nature, making it an excellent choice for readers interested in travel and the natural world.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Snow Leopard' have? A: 'The Snow Leopard' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Snow Leopard' suitable for readers interested in philosophy? A: 'The Snow Leopard' delves into themes of Zen Buddhism and the nature of reality, making it suitable for readers interested in philosophy and spiritual exploration.
- Q: What additional content does the Penguin Classics edition include? A: The Penguin Classics edition of 'The Snow Leopard' includes an introduction by acclaimed travel writer and novelist Pico Iyer.
- Q: What genre does 'The Snow Leopard' belong to? A: 'The Snow Leopard' is categorized as a memoir.