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The Ardent Swarm: A Novel by Yamen Manai (2021, Hardcover) *BRAND NEW*
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Novel
- Era
- 2020s
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Intended Audience
- Adults, Young Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781542020473
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Amazon Publishing
ISBN-10
1542020476
ISBN-13
9781542020473
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18050096396
Product Key Features
Original Language
French
Book Title
Ardent Swarm : a Novel
Number of Pages
204 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Satire, Literary
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-300623
Reviews
Winner of the Prix Comar d'Or and the Prix des Cinq Continents International Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Yamen Manai...speaks with the accuracy of the scientist and at the same time the fire of a poet and the imagination of the novelist." --Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, in interview with Patrick Simonin, TV5 Monde "[ The Ardent Swarm explores] the problems of contemporary Tunisia but [they are] approached in a very gentle, very subtle way, with a smile." --Yvan Le Perec, France Bleu "What a wonderful little book that is at once an enchantment, a hymn to nature, a warning about intolerance and the fundamentalism that threatens us, and also a great lesson in courage." --Gérard Collard, La Griffe Noire Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Warmth, compassion, and humanity, with here-and-there touches of sarcasm and humor. A well-told tale showing that modernity isn't always a blessing." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Masterly...The enormous talent on display here recommends a second reading to relish the author's storytelling ability." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Ardent Swarm reminded me of my time in Tunisia in the years that followed the Jasmine Revolution in 2011. Drawing on real events that took place in the country, the author constructs a revealing allegory about the opposing political forces at work then. For readers who want to know more about the Arab Spring, The Ardent Swarm is a perfect place to begin their journey." --Jake Walles, Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Winner of the Prix Comar d''Or and the Prix des Cinq Continents A 2021 World Literature Today Notable Translation International Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Yamen Manai...speaks with the accuracy of the scientist and at the same time the fire of a poet and the imagination of the novelist." --Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, in interview with Patrick Simonin, TV5 Monde "[ The Ardent Swarm explores] the problems of contemporary Tunisia but [they are] approached in a very gentle, very subtle way, with a smile." --Yvan Le Perec, France Bleu "What a wonderful little book that is at once an enchantment, a hymn to nature, a warning about intolerance and the fundamentalism that threatens us, and also a great lesson in courage." --Gérard Collard, La Griffe Noire Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Warmth, compassion, and humanity, with here-and-there touches of sarcasm and humor. A well-told tale showing that modernity isn''t always a blessing." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Masterly...The enormous talent on display here recommends a second reading to relish the author''s storytelling ability." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Lyrical prose and layered insights...a vivid meditation on societal discord and harmony. This elegant allegory of globalization''s insidious nature finds rich drama in the tense, turbulent reckoning with questions of modernity versus tradition." -- Publishers Weekly "A beautifully written novel that blends poetry with politics." -- Christian Science Monitor "Manai delves into serious issues in this novel, but there''s also this humor, this passion, this humanity that buzzes around every page." -- Writer''s Bone "Immersive descriptions of animal life...it''s clear that Manai spared no effort to depict bees in the most affectionate, lush, and well-researched terms possible...He leans into the obvious parallels between the inner workings of a bee colony and human power struggles in order to grapple with globalization, colonialism, and the possibilities of collective action. And he pulls it off without making the premise feel contrived, offering deep observations that you''d never know were really about bees." -- Outside Magazine "The ruthless destruction of ecological habitats and the contagion of global transport are the darker shadows that make The Ardent Swarm as much a cautionary tale about environmental harm as an allegory for the death cults of fundamentalists. Manai''s first outing in English makes the reader want more." -- The Irish Times "Seems simple, but it''s not simple at all...quite funny...a very compelling narrative of a society facing immense change...a hopeful novel...inspiring." --CBC Radio "[A] love song to bees...Manai may write in French and live in Paris, but his books capture a Tunisian oral culture...This one reads as both a lyrical folk tale and powerful indictment of political and religious opportunism." -- The Tablet "Parable, allegory, oral tradition--call it what you will, The Ardent Swarm in its English translation is simply a beautiful story. The contrast between sociopolitical constructs and nature''s designs provides commentary but also creates an engaging sense of pathos. The partnership between Manai and Vergnaud is equally brilliant. Touching and memorable, this is a work not to be missed." -- The Tablet " The Ardent Swarm reminded me of my time in Tunisia in the years that followed the Jasmine Revolution in 2011. Drawing on real events that took place in the country, the author constructs a revealing allegory about the opposing political forces at work then. For readers who want to know more about the Arab Spring, The Ardent Swarm is a perfect place to begin their journey." --Jake Walles, Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Winner of the Prix Comar d'Or and the Prix des Cinq Continents International Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Yamen Manai...speaks with the accuracy of the scientist and at the same time the fire of a poet and the imagination of the novelist." --Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, in interview with Patrick Simonin, TV5 Monde "[ The Ardent Swarm explores] the problems of contemporary Tunisia but [they are] approached in a very gentle, very subtle way, with a smile." --Yvan Le Perec, France Bleu "What a wonderful little book that is at once an enchantment, a hymn to nature, a warning about intolerance and the fundamentalism that threatens us, and also a great lesson in courage." --Gérard Collard, La Griffe Noire Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Warmth, compassion, and humanity, with here-and-there touches of sarcasm and humor. A well-told tale showing that modernity isn't always a blessing." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Masterly...The enormous talent on display here recommends a second reading to relish the author's storytelling ability." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Lyrical prose and layered insights...a vivid meditation on societal discord and harmony. This elegant allegory of globalization's insidious nature finds rich drama in the tense, turbulent reckoning with questions of modernity versus tradition." -- Publishers Weekly "A beautifully written novel that blends poetry with politics." -- Christian Science Monitor "Manai delves into serious issues in this novel, but there's also this humor, this passion, this humanity that buzzes around every page." -- Writer's Bone " The Ardent Swarm reminded me of my time in Tunisia in the years that followed the Jasmine Revolution in 2011. Drawing on real events that took place in the country, the author constructs a revealing allegory about the opposing political forces at work then. For readers who want to know more about the Arab Spring, The Ardent Swarm is a perfect place to begin their journey." --Jake Walles, Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Winner of the Prix Comar d'Or and the Prix des Cinq Continents International Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Yamen Manai...speaks with the accuracy of the scientist and at the same time the fire of a poet and the imagination of the novelist." --Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, in interview with Patrick Simonin, TV5 Monde "[ The Ardent Swarm explores] the problems of contemporary Tunisia but [they are] approached in a very gentle, very subtle way, with a smile." --Yvan Le Perec, France Bleu "What a wonderful little book that is at once an enchantment, a hymn to nature, a warning about intolerance and the fundamentalism that threatens us, and also a great lesson in courage." --Gérard Collard, La Griffe Noire Praise for The Ardent Swarm " The Ardent Swarm reminded me of my time in Tunisia in the years that followed the Jasmine Revolution in 2011. Drawing on real events that took place in the country, the author constructs a revealing allegory about the opposing political forces at work then. For readers who want to know more about the Arab Spring, The Ardent Swarm is a perfect place to begin their journey." --Jake Walles, Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Winner of the Prix Comar d'Or and the Prix des Cinq Continents International Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Yamen Manai...speaks with the accuracy of the scientist and at the same time the fire of a poet and the imagination of the novelist." --Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, in interview with Patrick Simonin, TV5 Monde "[ The Ardent Swarm explores] the problems of contemporary Tunisia but [they are] approached in a very gentle, very subtle way, with a smile." --Yvan Le Perec, France Bleu "What a wonderful little book that is at once an enchantment, a hymn to nature, a warning about intolerance and the fundamentalism that threatens us, and also a great lesson in courage." --Gérard Collard, La Griffe Noire Praise for The Ardent Swarm "Warmth, compassion, and humanity, with here-and-there touches of sarcasm and humor. A well-told tale showing that modernity isn't always a blessing." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) " The Ardent Swarm reminded me of my time in Tunisia in the years that followed the Jasmine Revolution in 2011. Drawing on real events that took place in the country, the author constructs a revealing allegory about the opposing political forces at work then. For readers who want to know more about the Arab Spring, The Ardent Swarm is a perfect place to begin their journey." --Jake Walles, Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
843/.92
Synopsis
From an award-winning Tunisian author comes a stirring allegory about a country in the aftermath of revolution and the power of a single quest. Sidi lives a hermetic life as a bee whisperer, tending to his beloved "girls" on the outskirts of the desolate North African village of Nawa. He wakes one morning to find that something has attacked one of his beehives, brutally killing every inhabitant. Heartbroken, he soon learns that a mysterious swarm of vicious hornets committed the mass murder--but where did they come from, and how can he stop them? If he is going to unravel this mystery and save his bees from annihilation, Sidi must venture out into the village and then brave the big city and beyond in search of answers. Along the way, he discovers a country and a people turned upside down by their new post-Arab Spring reality as Islamic fundamentalists seek to influence votes any way they can on the eve of the country's first democratic elections. To succeed in his quest, and find a glimmer of hope to protect all that he holds dear, Sidi will have to look further than he ever imagined. In this brilliantly accessible modern-day parable, Yamen Manai uses a masterful blend of humor and drama to reveal what happens in a country shaken by revolutionary change after the world stops watching.
LC Classification Number
PQ3989.3.M33793A8413
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- a***t (794)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseShipping: Shipped the day of the sale; arrived in 5 days in my city, but then the post office sent my package to Colorado. It took another 10 days to get delivered. Packaging: as expected As described: described as NEW. The books do look NEW until you at the page edges which are tanned to almost yellow. Books were probably never read, but they probably sat in sunlight for a long time. Value: Despite yellow-tan page edges, these books were a great value.Lot Of 4 Inspector Maigret Novels (Trade PB) by Georges Simenon - BRAND NEW! (#256759728931)