Yann Martel is an internationally acclaimed author whose works delve into profound philosophical questions, exploring the human condition through imaginative and compelling narratives. He masterfully blends realism with fantasy, crafting unforgettable literary experiences that challenge readers' perceptions. Martel's writing is celebrated for its intellectual depth, wit, and ability to evoke wonder and contemplation. His unique voice offers a distinctive perspective on storytelling and the nature of belief.
The story unfolds in a vibrant setting, showcasing the journey of characters as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of life in the theater. Themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of dreams are woven throughout, highlighting the struggles and joys of performance. The narrative captures the essence of Broadway, bringing to life the excitement and drama behind the scenes, while also delving into personal relationships and the impact of art on human experience.
Pi lives in Pondicherry, India, where his father owns the city's zoo. The family decides to emigrate to Canada, but tragedy strikes at sea. In the lifeboat are five survivors: Pi, a hyena, a zebra, a female orang-utan & a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger.
After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary liefboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, a female orang-utan - and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary works of fiction in recent years
This superb collection, hailed for its power, compassion and elegance, takes in the wide sweep of human experience. From the last hours of a condemned man, to the imaginary life of an AIDS patient, to the first performance of a bizarre new symphony, Yann Martel's stories are moving, thought-provoking and as inventive in form as they are timeless in content. They display the startling mix of dazzle and depth that has made him an international phenomenon.
IN LISBON IN 1904 a man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artefact that - if he can find it - would redefine history. Travelling in one of Europe's earliest automobiles, Tomás sets out in search of this strange treasure. Thirty-five years later, a Portuguese pathologist devoted to the murder mysteries of Agatha Christie finds himself at the centre of a murder mystery of his own, and is drawn into the consequences of Tomás's quest. Fifty years on, a Canadian senator seeks refuge in his ancestral village in Northern Portugal, grieving the loss of his beloved wife. But he arrives with an unusual companion: a chimpanzee. And there the century-old adventure will come to its stirring conclusion. A quest through the twentieth century, The High Mountains of Portugal tells a tale of great love and great loss. Written with all the warmth, wit and colour one would expect from the author of Life of Pi, it takes the reader on a road trip through Portugal in the last century - and through the human heart.
When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named Beatrice and Virgil--and the epic journey they undertake together.
Adapted from the Award-Winning Novel by Yann Martel
Adaptation du film "L'odysée de Pi", ce livre raconte l'aventure d'un jeune homme de 16 ans qui se retrouve sur un radeau avec un tigre. Comment va-t-il survivre ?
«Жизнь Пи» произвела настоящий культурный взрыв в мировой интеллектуальной среде. Фантастическое путешествие юноши и бенгальского тигра, описанное в романе, перекликается с повестью «Старик и море», с магическим реализмом Маркеса и с абсурдностью Беккета. Книга стала не только бестселлером, но и символом литературы нового века, флагом новой культуры.
Wanneer een schrijver met een writer's block door een oude dierenpreparateur wordt benaderd om hem te helpen met zijn toneelstuk over de vernietiging van het dierenrijk, ontdekt hij dat de man niet is wie hij lijkt te zijn.