Description
Discover 'This City' by Jennifer Compton, a compelling paperback that transcends traditional travel narratives. Published by Otago University Press in July 2011, this book is a fascinating exploration of our shared urban experiences, bridging global locales from Florence to Palmerston North. Compton's writing is not just an armchair travelogue; it's an evocative journey through various topographies and public spaces. Readers will find themselves immersed in the bustling energy of the streets, as she poetically captures everyday moments—from snippets overheard on an Italian strada to scenes on the bus on Moxham Ave.
In 'This City', Compton invites readers to envision lives once lived here, intertwining historical figures such as Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson into her vivid depictions of place and time. The interplay between the mundane and the extraordinary reveals the transient beauty of urban life, making this book a must-read for poetry lovers and city enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re looking to enrich your understanding of contemporary urban landscapes or simply enjoy a thoughtfully crafted narrative, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to connect with the essence of a city. 'This City' is more than a collection of observations; it's a heartfelt tribute to the intricacies of human experience within our shared environments.
Order your brand new copy of 'This City' today, and embark on a literary journey that will excite your imagination and broaden your view of the world around you. Enjoy swift delivery right to your door, ensuring your reading experience begins without delay.
CONDITION: BRAND NEW
Title: This City by Compton, Jennifer Author ON ...
Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: HRD
Details:
This City circles the globe from Florence to Palmerston North but the resulting volume is far more than so-called armchair travel. Topography and public space are a preoccupation (buses and trains, roads and houses, even Google Earth s Street View all get a mention), but it is her evocation of the transient grounded in these spaces snippets overheard on an Italian strada, scenes on a bus on Moxham Ave, imaginings of lives from long ago (Jane Austen, Emily Dickenson) that leaves a taut and exciting impression of lives lived here, in this place, in This City."
In 'This City', Compton invites readers to envision lives once lived here, intertwining historical figures such as Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson into her vivid depictions of place and time. The interplay between the mundane and the extraordinary reveals the transient beauty of urban life, making this book a must-read for poetry lovers and city enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re looking to enrich your understanding of contemporary urban landscapes or simply enjoy a thoughtfully crafted narrative, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to connect with the essence of a city. 'This City' is more than a collection of observations; it's a heartfelt tribute to the intricacies of human experience within our shared environments.
Order your brand new copy of 'This City' today, and embark on a literary journey that will excite your imagination and broaden your view of the world around you. Enjoy swift delivery right to your door, ensuring your reading experience begins without delay.
CONDITION: BRAND NEW
Title: This City by Compton, Jennifer Author ON ...
Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: HRD
Details:
This City circles the globe from Florence to Palmerston North but the resulting volume is far more than so-called armchair travel. Topography and public space are a preoccupation (buses and trains, roads and houses, even Google Earth s Street View all get a mention), but it is her evocation of the transient grounded in these spaces snippets overheard on an Italian strada, scenes on a bus on Moxham Ave, imaginings of lives from long ago (Jane Austen, Emily Dickenson) that leaves a taut and exciting impression of lives lived here, in this place, in This City."