Ian Thomson Bücher

Exploring the life of Primo Levi, Ian Thomson presents a compelling biography that delves into the complexities of a man whose literary contributions are monumental, yet whose personal life was marked by simplicity. Despite managing a paint and varnish factory and caring for his ailing mother, Levi's profound experiences during the Holocaust shaped his essential works. Thomson intricately weaves together Levi's remarkable resilience and the impact of his writings, providing a deep understanding of both the author and the historical context that influenced him.

An enthralling journey into the shadowy republic of Haiti. In the land of Vodou, zombies and the Tontons Macoute. In this classic account, history jostles with adventure, high comedy is touched with danger; and Haiti glows like a magic charm. Now updated and with a new foreword by the author for the post-earthquake edition.

Offers a heart-breaking portrayal of modern Jamaica, describing the land of drugs, gangs and corruption that exists behind the vacation-resort facade that most travelers see. Original. 12,000 first printing.

When Graham Greene passed away in 1991 at 86, he was recognized as a significant Catholic writer, known for his exploration of sin and challenging themes. His work in the British Catholic journal The Tablet allowed him to share both his literary endeavors and unconventional religious perspectives. Greene was particularly fascinated by martyrdom, and his experiences in 1930s Mexico, where Roman Catholicism faced severe oppression, inspired impactful journalism first published in The Tablet. This collection features four of his Mexico despatches: "Mexican Sunday," "A Catholic Adventurer and his Mexican Journal," "In Search of a Miracle," and "The Dark Virgin." Additionally, it includes a long essay on the Assumption, "Our Lady and Her The Only Figure of Perfect Love," from 1951, along with 26 book reviews for The Tablet's "Fiction Chronicle." Greene's reviews highlight his broad-mindedness, praising works by authors such as Ignazio Silone and Karel Čapek. This volume gathers Greene's contributions to The Tablet, much of which has not been published in fifty years. It also features "Two Friends," an essay detailing Greene's friendship with diplomat Peter Leslie, alongside previously unseen correspondence between them.