Fireflies

Fireflies is a bold and original attempt to narrate the history of the world, weaving together an eclectic array of characters and events to reveal unexpected points of contact between them. The fireflies themselves serve as a metaphor for the resistance of luminous moments to the passing of time, reminding us that events remain floating in the air, lighting up the night sky indefinitely.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 89 pages
\n Publication date: 15 January 2018
\n Publisher: Charco Press
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How do we even begin to narrate the history of the world? Where do we start, and where do we end? These are the profound questions that Sagastis seeks to answer in his captivating book, "Fireflies." Roaming across time and geography, he illuminates an eclectic array of characters and events that, at first glance, may seem unrelated. Yet, through his skillful storytelling, Sagasti reveals the unexpected connections that unite them. Stanley Kubrick, Joseph Beuys, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Neil Armstrong, Ludwig Wittgenstein, the Beatles, Japanese poets, Brazilian priests, Russian cosmonauts, and countless others grace these pages. What binds them together is the thread of Sagastis's narrative. The fireflies themselves become a metaphor for the resilience of certain luminous moments, certain twinkling fragments of history, against the relentless march of time. They remind us that events do not simply fade away into obscurity but remain suspended in the air, casting a haunting glow upon the night sky. Sagasti masterfully weaves together a tapestry of multiple times, using his unique, poetic, and keenly observant style. He transforms the accidents of history into a singular, lyrical constellation, offering the reader an extraordinary sight. "Fireflies" is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to connect us across time and space.

\n Weight: 172g\n
Dimension: 203 x 141 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781999722746\n \n