The Oxford Book of Exile by John Simpson
An anthology on the experience of exile, enforced and voluntary, for political, religious, economic and intellectual reasons, told through personal accounts as well as fiction and verse, ranging from Ovid to John McCarthy, from China to Palestine.
'Mr Simpson has steered a course through these tricky waters with great skill and judgment, inclining always towards diversityThis is an extremely interesting book, continuously interesting, not just pleasant to dip into ... a brilliantly organised book and it is absorbing to read. One cannot ask for more.' Barry Unsworth, Sunday Telegraph
'Some exiles ended in tragedy, others in triumph, and this lends the book a sense of great poignancy.' Tim Hathaway, Birmingham Post
'he has an enviable narrative gift, and the 11 entries of his own are among the most interesting here ... One of this anthology's pleasing aspects is the way Simpson allows the same exiles to pop up to illustrate the cycle of banishment, unbearable nostalgia and return.' Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph
'Simpson has chosen with admirably imaginative empathy, beginning at the beginning, with excerpts from the Book of Genesis, and covering all the world and the history of exile.' Patrick Skene Catling, The Irish Times
John Simpson's collection is to be commended for its range, both in interpretation of exile and in selection. This readable and enlightening selection is a delight to dip into and savour again and again. * Victoria Ellis, Yorkshire Gazette & Herald *
intelligent and accessible book ... Simpson's light touch and his imaginative selection of 'exiled' authors - plus an optimistic chapter entitled The End of Exile - ensure that this is not too depressing a read. * Robert Beaumont, Yorkshire Evening News *
delightful anthology of exile ... Simpson's anthology shows, again and agaqin the ecile's feelings of bereavement are darkly coloured by a sense of guilt and the struggle to find a reason for being cast away. * Alberto Manguel, The Observer *
John Simpson's excellent collection of writings on exile includes some moving pieces from Jewish refugees, as well as some from Palestinians, which haunt us and crave our sympathy. * Julia Neuberger, Jewish Chronicle *
altogether admirable anthology of exilement ... ingenious and imaginative book * Jan Morris, The Spectator *
imaginately compiled by John Simpson, will be perfect for sporadic holiday reading * Barry Unsworth, Sunday Times *
'Some exiles ended in tragedy, others in triumph, and this lends the book a sense of great poignancy.' Tim Hathaway, Birmingham Post
'he has an enviable narrative gift, and the 11 entries of his own are among the most interesting here ... One of this anthology's pleasing aspects is the way Simpson allows the same exiles to pop up to illustrate the cycle of banishment, unbearable nostalgia and return.' Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph
'Simpson has chosen with admirably imaginative empathy, beginning at the beginning, with excerpts from the Book of Genesis, and covering all the world and the history of exile.' Patrick Skene Catling, The Irish Times
John Simpson's collection is to be commended for its range, both in interpretation of exile and in selection. This readable and enlightening selection is a delight to dip into and savour again and again. * Victoria Ellis, Yorkshire Gazette & Herald *
intelligent and accessible book ... Simpson's light touch and his imaginative selection of 'exiled' authors - plus an optimistic chapter entitled The End of Exile - ensure that this is not too depressing a read. * Robert Beaumont, Yorkshire Evening News *
delightful anthology of exile ... Simpson's anthology shows, again and agaqin the ecile's feelings of bereavement are darkly coloured by a sense of guilt and the struggle to find a reason for being cast away. * Alberto Manguel, The Observer *
John Simpson's excellent collection of writings on exile includes some moving pieces from Jewish refugees, as well as some from Palestinians, which haunt us and crave our sympathy. * Julia Neuberger, Jewish Chronicle *
altogether admirable anthology of exilement ... ingenious and imaginative book * Jan Morris, The Spectator *
imaginately compiled by John Simpson, will be perfect for sporadic holiday reading * Barry Unsworth, Sunday Times *
John Simpson is known to millions as the BBC Foreign Affairs Editor; he is also an associate editor of the Spectator and author of several books. He has travelled extensively in the course of his work, reporting from over 80 or more countries, including Afghanistan, Lebanon, Libya, Iran, South Africa and the USSR. His familiarity with many of the countries and contemporary exiles covered in the book give it a particular authority.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192142214 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192142216 |
| Title | The Oxford Book of Exile |
| Author | John Simpson |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1995-03-23 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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