The The Complete Apparition

The The Complete Apparition

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Author: K. F. Pearson

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 304


The Complete Apparition is an existential comedy. The Apparition is only there when perceived. Many who may evoke him, mostly fail. When he arrives he has a presence. Or he is there unannounced-in boudoir, viaduct, United Nations or outback, backyard or shopping strip, by mantel-piece, on dancefloor, in the Islands, on flatbed truck-or amongst plants or creatures. Not being there for long, there's a tear in his eye, a catch in his breath for what will be gone, almost as quickly as him. His fractured story embraces both of Tolstoy's ' two plots: a person leaves home; a stranger comes to town.' No wonder he sings hymn, anthem, rap, popular song, nursery rhyme, bush ballad or an odd sonnet to suggest he is here. So let him contest with the fear, our fear, of fading.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: K. F. Pearson

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 304


The Complete Apparition is an existential comedy. The Apparition is only there when perceived. Many who may evoke him, mostly fail. When he arrives he has a presence. Or he is there unannounced-in boudoir, viaduct, United Nations or outback, backyard or shopping strip, by mantel-piece, on dancefloor, in the Islands, on flatbed truck-or amongst plants or creatures. Not being there for long, there's a tear in his eye, a catch in his breath for what will be gone, almost as quickly as him. His fractured story embraces both of Tolstoy's ' two plots: a person leaves home; a stranger comes to town.' No wonder he sings hymn, anthem, rap, popular song, nursery rhyme, bush ballad or an odd sonnet to suggest he is here. So let him contest with the fear, our fear, of fading.