The Discovery Of Slowness

The Discovery Of Slowness
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Publisher : Canongate Books
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781847677525
ISBN-13 : 1847677525
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Book Synopsis The Discovery Of Slowness by : Sten Nadolny

Download or read book The Discovery Of Slowness written by Sten Nadolny and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nadolny's masterpiece, The Discovery of Slowness tells the incredible story of Sir John Franklin, a sailor and explorer who battled the frozen Arctic wastes and paved the way for the discovery of the Northwest Passage. Ridiculed for his slowness in his youth, Franklin’s quiet calm later helps him to become an icon of adventure. A classic of contemporary German literature, The Discovery of Slowness is not only a riveting account of a remarkable life but also a profound and thought-provoking meditation on time.


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