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The Paper Nautilus
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Explore the profound themes of loss and the transformative power of renewal in 'The Paper Nautilus' by Michael Jackson. This captivating paperback, published by Otago University Press, delves into the intricate dance between death and rebirth. Spanning 224 pages and measuring 130 x 198 mm, this book artfully blends autobiography, ethnographic insight, and imaginative storytelling. Jackson's evocative narrative draws upon his experiences with the Kuranko of Sierra Leone, illuminating how new life emerges from shattered remnants of the past. As the fragile yet angelic nautilus shell symbolizes, our journeys through grief allow us to rebuild and find beauty in brokenness. Ideal for readers seeking profound reflections on human resilience and the renewal of life, this literary work is a testament to the intricate connections between loss, memory, and the rebirth of hope. Whether you're a fan of autobiographical narratives or ethnographic studies, 'The Paper Nautilus' invites you to embark on a transformative reading experience that transcends traditional boundaries of genre and perception.
Author: Michael Jackson Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01-11-2019
The Paper Nautilus is about loss - the forms it takes, how we go on living in the face of it, and the mysterious ways that new life and new beginnings are born of brokenness. The paper nautilus provides a vivid image of this interplay of death and rebirth since, for new life to begin, the angelically beautiful but fragile shell that sustained a former life must be shattered. Michael Jackson has recourse to his ethnographic fieldwork among the Kuranko of Sierra Leone, as well as autobiography and fiction, in exploring his theme. This book crosses and blends genres most engagingly. Beginning as a series of essays, it gradually morphs into a mesmerising work of the imagination in which the boundary between author and other becomes blurred, and the line between fact and fiction erased.
Author: Michael Jackson Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01-11-2019
The Paper Nautilus is about loss - the forms it takes, how we go on living in the face of it, and the mysterious ways that new life and new beginnings are born of brokenness. The paper nautilus provides a vivid image of this interplay of death and rebirth since, for new life to begin, the angelically beautiful but fragile shell that sustained a former life must be shattered. Michael Jackson has recourse to his ethnographic fieldwork among the Kuranko of Sierra Leone, as well as autobiography and fiction, in exploring his theme. This book crosses and blends genres most engagingly. Beginning as a series of essays, it gradually morphs into a mesmerising work of the imagination in which the boundary between author and other becomes blurred, and the line between fact and fiction erased.
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