Lynne Sharon Schwartz ist eine gefeierte Autorin, die für ihre Romane, Gedichte, Kurzgeschichten und Kritiken bekannt ist. Ihre Werke befassen sich oft mit der Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen und der Suche nach Identität in der modernen Welt. Schwartz verbindet meisterhaft scharfen Intellekt mit sensibler Beobachtung des Alltags und schafft so Erzählungen, die sowohl zum Nachdenken anregen als auch zutiefst menschlich sind. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil zeichnet sich durch reiche Sprache und die Fähigkeit aus, verborgene Wahrheiten über die menschliche Psyche aufzudecken.
Discover the meaning of Passover by finding the answers to The Four Questions, while observing richly colored scenes and delicate Hebrew calligraphy that joyfully extend the meaning of this venerable tradition. "A striking picture book".--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review. Full color.
A collection of stories and essays about translating and translators"What an astonishing collection, it seemed as if I could drink it--these pieces exude such humanness, refer effortlessly to the tender place that exists in between languages, and somehow leave you with both everything and nothing to say." --Ella Frances Sanders, author of Lost in TranslationIn Joyce Carol Oates's story "The Translation," a traveler to an Eastern European country falls in love with a woman he gets to know through an interpreter. In Lydia Davis's "French Lesson Le Meurtre," what begins as a lesson in beginner's French takes a sinister turn. In the essay "On Translating and Being Translated," Primo Levi addresses the joys and difficulties awaiting the translator. Lynne Sharon Schwartz's Crossing Stories and Essays About Translation gathers together thirteen stories and five essays that explore the compromises, misunderstandings, traumas, and reconciliations we act out and embody through the art of translation.
Der kleine Santino, sechs Jahre alt, hat jetzt schon das Schweigegesetz der sizilianischen Mafia vollkommen verinnerlicht: Nach der Ermordung von Vater und Großvater schweigt er beharrlich zum Täter. Als er schließlich doch aussagt, muss seine Familie alles hinter sich lassen und unter neuem Namen ein neues Leben beginnen. Lucio, elf Jahre, wird die Schatten der Vergangenheit nicht los: Noch immer ist sein Leben bestimmt von der Angst vor „denen“ in Sizilien - dabei muss er als ältester Mann im Haus doch stark sein! Als seine Mutter eines Tages nicht nach Hause kommt, glaubt er sofort an eine Entführung und macht sich mit seiner kleinen Schwester auf den Weg nach Sizilien. Und zunehmend quälen ihn Erinnerungen an wichtige Indizien zu dem Mord vor vielen Jahren, damals, als er noch Santino war.
One marvels at the force of seeing in Schwartz's No Way Out But Through and cannot help but feel a particular gratitude for her abundant humor. Go all in with these poems; you'll reap unknown rewards. She possesses a quick-witted imagination that sanctifies memories and makes room for the wondrous nature of our cosmopolitan lights. -Major Jackson
Eine Großfamilie in der New Yorker Upper West Side: Roy, ein Psychotherapeut, und seine erste Exfrau Bea, eine Gastronomin, leben zusammen mit ihren vier Kindern und deren Partnern, mit Roys zweiter Exfrau, seiner aktuellen Ehefrau, mit Beas Liebhaber, ihrer lesbischen Schwester sowie ihrer nervtötenden Mutter im selber Mehrfamilienhaus. Da ist wenig Platz für alle – und doch viel Raum für Missverständnisse, fehlgeleitete Gefühle, sexuelle Verstrickungen und unerwartete Freuden.
The story unfolds with the sudden death of concert pianist Suzanne, leaving her husband Philip engulfed in paranoia. He believes their life is a facade, as he had manipulated her recordings by blending segments from other pianists to craft an acclaimed yet fraudulent musical career for her. As he grapples with guilt and fear of exposure, the narrative explores themes of deception, the nature of artistic integrity, and the psychological turmoil stemming from his actions.
Exploring the dual nature of travel, this memoir engages with the ongoing conversation about its thrills and challenges, echoing the insights of historical figures like Marco Polo and Montaigne. Lynne Sharon Schwartz reflects on her own experiences, blending humor with deeper inquiries about the impact of travel on personal growth and understanding. Through her narrative, she invites readers to contemplate both the joys and the potential pitfalls of venturing into the unknown.
For the first time, one of New York City's major resident authors spins a breathtakingly immediate, intimate family novel set around the September 11th attacks. Thirty–four and decidedly independent, Renata has been known to keep her involvement with people – men in particular – to a minimum. Even her job at the library keeps her at a remove from the uncertainty of trusting other people with the stories of her past. Instead, she loses herself in language, always measuring the integrity of words against lived experience. Then Jack, patient, solid and sexy, enters her life. One bright September morning as Renata walks across the Brooklyn Bridge to work, the sky bursts open and change comes without warning. It quickly becomes clear in the days ahead that Renata cannot keep memories of her buried past – of a twin sister, a betrayal, of family truths too ugly to acknowledge – at bay. Written with tremendous compassion and imagination, informed by an abiding love for the people of New York, and crafted by a master storyteller at the height of her powers, "The Writing on the Wall" is a profoundly engaging novel about how one woman saw – and we all continue to ponder – the defining event of our time.
Exploring the duality of human nature, this book delves into the contrast between public personas and hidden inner lives. It examines how individuals present themselves while concealing their true thoughts, fears, and desires. Through a compelling narrative, it invites readers to confront the complexities of identity and the often unsettling truths that lurk beneath the surface.
Exploring the theme of self-discovery through personal encounters, the essays delve into how connections, both significant and minor, shape identity. Lynne Sharon Schwartz offers a reflective journey that illuminates the solitary self against a backdrop of diverse experiences. Her keen observations and insightful prose invite readers to engage with the complexities of relationships and the nuances of personal growth, showcasing her trademark intelligence and hopefulness.