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Richard Gwyn

    A Canadian journalist and author, his work delves into the intricate realms of civil service and journalism. Through his writings, he explores the ethical dilemmas and societal impacts inherent in these professions. His prose is marked by keen observation and a profound understanding of power dynamics and influence. Readers appreciate his ability to illuminate the often-unseen workings of public life and the media.

    Les invités
    Ambassador of Nowhere
    Sad Giraffe Cafe
    The colour of a dog running away
    The Psalms in Haiku Form
    Being in Water
    • Being in Water

      • 43 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The collection features 22 diverse poems that explore characters deeply influenced by water, showcasing how this element shapes their actions and experiences. Each poem presents a unique perspective, weaving together themes of nature, emotion, and the intricate relationship between humanity and water. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the poems invite readers to reflect on the significance of water in both personal and universal contexts.

      Being in Water
    • The Psalms in Haiku Form

      A Simplified Psalter

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book offers a fresh translation of the Psalms through the ancient Japanese Haiku form, emphasizing a meditative rhythm with its 17-syllable structure. This approach captures the essence of silent prayer and contemplation, inspired by the life of a monk at the Caldey Island monastery, creating a deeply moving experience that resonates with the timeless themes of the Psalms.

      The Psalms in Haiku Form
    • The colour of a dog running away

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.0(20)Add rating

      A powerful novel set in Barcelona about the love affair of a nomadic-style hero and a sophisticated city girl and about their abduction by a sinister sect to the Pyrenees.

      The colour of a dog running away
    • Sad Giraffe Cafe

      • 82 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The collection features a progressive narrative that intertwines three central themes: an eerie, fictional kingdom, a young wanderer named Alice, and a shape-shifting, time-traveling narrator. Through prose poems, the author explores these elements, creating a rich tapestry of imagination and intrigue that invites readers into a world of transformation and adventure.

      Sad Giraffe Cafe
    • Les invités

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Un homme seul habite la maison que lui a léguée sa tante, dans le massif gallois des Black Mountains, occupant ses journées et ses nuits à lire les ouvrages de la bibliothèque. Un matin, il découvre une tente bleue dans son jardin, d'où sortiront au fil des jours des visiteurs étranges. L'une s'invite dans sa cuisine pour lui proposer du thé, un autre, aux allures de vagabond, entreprend sans tarder le réaménagement total du potager. Chacun raconte son histoire et prétend que la tente est la sienne. Le temps s'étire, les certitudes chancellent... Ce bal drolatique et incessant d'invités se poursuivra-t-il ou devro nt-ils tous retourner dans leur monde ? Ce huis clos niché dans les montagnes galloises nous mène à des questionnements sur le rapport entre histoire et Histoire, entre rêve et réalité, et sur la vie comme énigme à déchiffrer, dans une ambiance de réalisme magique à la Jorge Luis Borges.

      Les invités