Alberto Manguel centers on the vital importance of the book within literate societies, arguing that the intellectual act has lost prestige. He advocates for libraries as essential symbols of collective memory, suggesting they should be valued over financial institutions. Manguel posits that humans can be defined as reading animals, driven to decipher the world and themselves. His work explores the profound connection between readers, texts, and the human experience.
This book delves into the profound impact of the Iliad and the Odyssey, examining their historical significance and enduring relevance across cultures. It invites readers to reconsider Homer's masterpieces by exploring their themes, characters, and the ways they have shaped literature and society throughout history. Through a global lens, the exploration reveals the timeless nature of these epic tales and their influence on contemporary thought and storytelling.
Anatole Vasanpeine, an imaginary figure from early 20th century Poitiers, is celebrated for his unique appreciation of erotic minimalism. Rather than focusing on grand narratives, he finds beauty in the small, often overlooked details of life. His passionate love for the intimate and tragic aspects of existence reveals a profound connection to the world around him, inviting readers to explore the depth of everyday moments and the hidden stories they tell.
An exploration of Maimonides, the medieval philosopher, physician, and religious thinker, author of The Guide of the Perplexed, from one of the world's foremost bibliophiles
Alberto Manguel lädt uns ein, die Weltliteratur neu zu entdecken, indem er literarische Heldinnen und Helden wie Sindbad, Superman und Alice im Wunderland betrachtet. Diese Figuren bestehen Abenteuer, die sie klug und welterfahren machen und uns inspirierende Antworten auf die großen Lebensfragen bieten.
Alberto Manguel, niegdyś lektor niewidomego Borgesa, a obecnie znany bibliofil, przenosi się z francuskiej wsi do nowojorskiego apartamentu, żegnając się z ponad trzydziestoma pięcioma tysiącami książek. Pakując tomy, które mogą nigdy nie wrócić do jego rąk w dotychczasowej formie, medytuje nad materialnym wymiarem literatury, przemijaniem i utratą. Autor „Mojej historii czytania” w „Pożegnaniu z biblioteką” ukazuje erudycyjny styl, który w polszczyźnie wzbogaca Michał Tabaczyński. Manguel nawiązuje do legendy o Bibliotece Aleksandryjskiej, gdzie Ptolemeusz pragnął znaleźć zdanie przeznaczone tylko dla niego, co ilustruje, dlaczego tak wiele osób otacza się książkami. Tworząc prywatną bibliotekę, stajemy się częścią labiryntu opowieści, a utrata księgozbioru, jak opisuje Manguel, staje się głęboko bolesna. Fragment książki ukazuje, jak w różnych miejscach na świecie Manguel gromadził książki, które po przeprowadzkach czekały w magazynach na nowy dom. Zastanawia się, jak ta bujna dżungla papieru zapada w hibernację, by później znów ożywić jego przestrzeń. Manguel to pisarz, tłumacz, redaktor i krytyk, autor wielu esejów i powieści, w tym „Mojej historii czytania”.
This book examines how characters we think we know suddenly shift from behind their conventional stories and, far from accepting the roles assigned to them, our fictional heroes demand enough wiggle-room to teach us about the complexities of love, loss, and life.
Gazeteci Jean-Luc Terradillos, 30 yıl önce Madridde intihar eden gizemli yazar Alejandro Bevilacquanın hayatını araştırmaya girişir. Bunun için Bevilacquayla, hayatının çeşitli dönemlerinde yakın ilişki kurmuş dört kişiyi seçer ve onlardan Bevilacquayı anlatmalarını ister. Bu dört kişi, Bevilacquanın sırdaşı Alberto Manguel, sevgilisi Andrea, hapishane arkadaşı Domuz ve yayıncısı Gorostizadır. Terradillos bu kişilerden Bevilacquanın hayat hikâyesini dinledikten sonra ummadığı bir sonuca ulaşacaktır.
A best-selling author and world-renowned bibliophile meditates on his vast personal library and champions the vital role of all libraries. "The author brings a fresh hopefulness to the enterprise of books and reading. Vintage Manguel--a pleasure for his many readers and admirers."--Kirkus Reviews In June 2015 Alberto Manguel prepared to leave his centuries-old village home in France's Loire Valley and reestablish himself in a one-bedroom apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Packing up his enormous, 35,000-volume personal library, choosing which books to keep, store, or cast out, Manguel found himself in deep reverie on the nature of relationships between books and readers, books and collectors, order and disorder, memory and reading. In this poignant and personal reevaluation of his life as a reader, the author illuminates the highly personal art of reading and affirms the vital role of public libraries. Manguel's musings range widely, from delightful reflections on the idiosyncrasies of book lovers to deeper analyses of historic and catastrophic book events, including the burning of ancient Alexandria's library and contemporary library lootings at the hands of ISIS. With insight and passion, the author underscores the universal centrality of books and their unique importance to a democratic, civilized, and engaged society.
Alberto Manguel, der vielleicht größte Leser unserer Zeit, erzählt in zehn unterhaltsamen und ebenso gelehrten Abschweifungen von der wunderbaren Komplizenschaft zwischen Leser und Buch und von seinen ganz persönlichen Leseeindrücken. Ein Leben lang waren ihm seine Bücher Inspiration und Freunde. Jetzt ist er ohne sie, denn seine Bibliothek schlummert verpackt in Umzugskartons. Im Geiste stöbert er nun durch die Seiten der Weltliteratur und durch die Bibliotheken seines Lebens - die Stadtbüchereien seiner Kindheit, später seine eigenen Bibliotheken in Paris, London, Mailand, in der schwülen Hitze von Tahiti. Alberto Manguel war der Vorleser des erblindenden Dichters Jorge Luis Borges und ist seit 2016 als Direktor der argentinischen Nationalbibliothek in Buenos Aires sein Nachfolger. Mit seiner »Geschichte des Lesens« begeisterte Manguel Millionen Leser auf der ganzen Welt. Mit Walter Benjamins berühmter Rede »Ich packe meine Bibliothek aus« im Anhang als weiteres Lesevergnügen.
