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The Astonished Man

The Astonished Man

Blaise Cendrars
4.3/5 ( ratings)
The extraordinary and much-requested first volume of Cendrars' autobiography, this account chronicles the author's exploits in the Foreign Legion—including the loss of his arm—before the narrative sets off across continents. From Africa to South America, Cendrars encounters everyone from Gallic gipsies to Piquita, the Mexican millionairess. And to all his encounters he brings the vitality, savage humor, and vivid observation that characterize his dazzling writing.
Language
English
Pages
260
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Peter Owen Publishers
Release
April 01, 2004
ISBN
0720612101
ISBN 13
9780720612103

The Astonished Man

Blaise Cendrars
4.3/5 ( ratings)
The extraordinary and much-requested first volume of Cendrars' autobiography, this account chronicles the author's exploits in the Foreign Legion—including the loss of his arm—before the narrative sets off across continents. From Africa to South America, Cendrars encounters everyone from Gallic gipsies to Piquita, the Mexican millionairess. And to all his encounters he brings the vitality, savage humor, and vivid observation that characterize his dazzling writing.
Language
English
Pages
260
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Peter Owen Publishers
Release
April 01, 2004
ISBN
0720612101
ISBN 13
9780720612103

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