The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool

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ISBN: 9781780600727

A Syrian Journey

Marius Kociejowski

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English

Eland
01 September 2016

Travel & holiday; Travel writing

The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool presents the unexpected face of Syria. Based on five journeys, undertaken over as many years, Kociejowski's book is entirely concerned with the slow journey towards friendship. So we learn nothing about coups or conspiracies, iconic monuments or historic travellers. Instead we meet a chance handful of Syrians, such as Myrna, a Christian faith-healing stigmatic, Yasser, a Palestinian refugee and political activist, Abu al-Tahib, a prince of fools, a modern desert father, Paolo Dall'Oglio, and the street philosopher and the holy fool of the book's title. It was written during the era of conversation, before the use of mobiles, and long before the current civil war. Saluted as a travel classic on first publication (just 12 years ago) it is now in danger of becoming a testament to the last of the old Levant.

By: Marius Kociejowski
Imprint: Eland
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 221mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781780600727
ISBN 10: 1780600720
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool: A Syrian Journey

'This superb book is destined, to my mind, to become a travel classic.' Adam Thorpe, Times Literary Supplement 'This approach to understanding the country is refreshingly profound. As a poet, Kociejowski has too, the gift of getting to the nub of things...' James Owen, Daily Telegraph 'Mr Kociejowski's true theme is friendship.' Eric Ormsby, New York Sun