Magic Prague, by Angelo Maria Ripellino
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Magic Prague, by Angelo Maria Ripellino
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'A superb, haunting, clotted mad masterpiece.'- John Banville, The Observer This unique cultural history attempts to go beyond the tourist clich of Prague as the 'golden city' to bring out all the mystery, ambiguity, gloom, lethargy and hidden fascination of the city on the Vltava. Ripellino slips into the style of melodrama and ghost stories, the anecdotes of the enchanted traveller and the outlandish bad taste of beer-teller tales to bring out the sorcery of the Bohemian capital in a mixture of fact and fiction.
Magic Prague, by Angelo Maria Ripellino- Published on: 2014-01-14
- Released on: 2014-01-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.25" h x .78" w x 6.10" l, 1.06 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 333 pages
From Publishers Weekly Prague's creative alchemy over the centuries was due largely to the commingling of its three major peoples--Czechs, Germans, Jews--shows Ripellino in this hypnotic, intensely lyrical odyssey. Beginning with Franz Kafka who "absorbed all Prague's humours and poisons," the late Ripellino (1923-1978), who taught Czech language and literature at the University of Rome, delves into Prague's melancholy and irrational darker aspects. We meet paranoid King Rudolf II (1576-1611); his court painter, Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-1593), famous for fantastical composite portraits; playwright Karel Capek's robots; the Golem (humanoid automaton) of Jewish legend; and a horde of pilgrims, alchemists, executioners and ghosts. Ripellino presents a vibrant picture of life in Prague's Jewish quarter, which was razed in 1893, and of the gathering of avant-garde poets and painters in the 1920s. Originally published in Italy in 1973, the book is marked by sadness for the events of the Prague Spring: "My friends have been pressing me to finish this pot-pourri, hoping it will rekindle the memory of a betrayed country without hope." Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal Although Prague is renowned for its beauty and is conveniently located in the center of Europe, fascism and communism have kept it off most American tourist itineraries for more than half a century. Capitalism is quickly returning it to every tourist's list. Levine, an American who lived in Prague while writing this guidebook, includes detailed information on transportation, accommodations, eating, shopping, and entertainment, plus interesting (and sometimes useful) cultural anecdotes and historical facts. Although the focus is on Prague, 15 day trips outside the city are also described; the book could serve as a guide to the new Czech Republic as well as to its capital. Following the "Maverick Guide" philosophy, Levine's writing style is colloquial and more opinionated than that of some other travel series. Highly recommended. In contrast, Ripellino, formerly of the University of Rome, presents a blend of history, art, literary criticism, and fantasy designed to relate not just facts about the city on the Vltava but to explore its essence as well. Ripellino's writing is dense and discursive, which may initially confuse readers, especially those without much prior knowledge of Czech history and culture. The bewildering array of names and places begins on page 1. To complicate matters further, some of these people and places may not exist, since the book has a fictional element. Recommended for academic libraries with a particular interest in Central European history and Slavic studies.- Mary C. Kalfatovic, Telesec Lib. Svcs., Washington, D.C.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Prague for the deeply romantic, literate traveler By Walter V. Cicha The late Mr. Ripellino has amassed a tribute to Prague like no other. It breathes. Anyone that has ever visited the "Golden City of a 100 spires" must have had an inkling deep in their soul of what the author has magnificently put down in words. The "Old Crone [Prague] has claws", as Kafka put it, and Ripellino shows exactly why that is so. The research that went into this book is simply astounding, with my edition having 44 pages of tightly spaced notes, of 333 pages total, including index. The book takes us from one extraordinary Prague tale to another, with myth, legend and reality all melting into one pot of magic. Anyone that plans to visit the center of Europe should read this book in advance, or at least skim it on the plane. It is a tough read, being full of poetic phrases and meticulous details, which often beg for multiple readings. However, the time spent is well worth it. The book will serve as a beautiful bridge between the soul and the mind, as the traveler wanders along the cobblestones of thousand year old "Praha." p.s. I bought my edition (Picador) in Prague for 315 Kcs, or about US$ 9. The price on the back of the paperback is 9.99 British Pounds, which is about US$ 17, depending on the day.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. So that's why it's called Magic Prague By Adam Deverell I tried to read this before my trip to Prague and found it inaccessible and its language pretentious. Then, after a week in the city, I started reading again. And couldn't stop. It is only when you visit the Jewish cemetery or Prague Castle that the myths, ghosts and executioners of the past come alive. Although a tough read, it is exceptionally rewarding for the traveller who wants to take more home from Prague than just Bohemian crystal.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The best book about Prague. By A Customer I wish I had this book in 1981-83 when I was wandering in Prague with my camera. I wish I had this book in that attic room under the roof made with old dark wooden beams in Malostranske namesti. Karluv most was my magic everyday walkabout. I have my photographs and this book to remember when I forget that magic exists.
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