Jim Harrison Livres

Les romans de Harrison font entrevoir en chacun de nous l'ombre portée du criminel, du tricheur et du saint. Au surplus, le style est à lui seul un chef-d'œuvre, une leçon pour les auteurs français plus habiles à sodomiser les mouches de la ponctuation, à sacraliser les arguties qu'à livrer une inspiration urgente. Le roman, pour Harrison, c'est la religion du délire. Il enivre les mots, les soûle à mort ; il écrit à tue-tête et bâtit des phrases où se devinent encore les ahans et les suées. Jim Harrison est un écrivain passionné, donc il nous passionne ! Yann Queffelec Le Nouvel Observateur (1981)

Donald, métis Chippewa-Finnois de 45 ans, souffre d’une sclérose en plaques. Prenant conscience que personne ne sera capable de transmettre à ses enfants l’histoire de leur famille après sa mort, il commence à la dicter à sa femme Cynthia. Il dévoile ainsi, entre autres, sa relation à un héritage spirituel unique et l’installation de ses aïeuls dans le Michigan voilà trois générations. Pendant ce temps, autour de lui, ses proches luttent pour l’accompagner vers la mort avec la dignité qui l’a caractérisé toute sa vie.Jim Harrison écrit sur le cœur de ce pays comme personne, sur le pouvoir cicatrisant de la Nature, le lien profond entre la sensualité et le spirituel et les plaisirs qui élèvent la vie jusqu’au sublime.

Dans ce texte âpre, "Big Jim" nous emmène dans un Montana aussi beau qu'hostile et livre un portrait féminin subtil, non sans échos avec son majestueux Dalva : celui d'une jeune fille meurtrie, aussi blessée qu'en quête de vengeance... "Sarah cria : "Putain de Dieu !", puis elle s'élança à toute vitesse sur un sentier pentu qui grimpait le long de la montagne jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit certaine que sa blessure allait éclater et qu'elle en aurait fini avec elle". [4e de couverture] [Payot]

Un atlas conçu pour les jeunes qui veulent découvrir et retenir les données fondamentales du monde d'aujourd'hui. En plus des cartes et illustrations, des tableaux statistiques leur donneront les principaux repères. L'accent est mis sur de nombreux records qui permettent d'apprendre de façon ludique les plus hauts sommets, les plus grandes villes, le plus grand producteur de pétrole, les Etats les moins riches... Parmi les thèmes traités : le relief de la terre, les Etats du monde, zoom sur les points clés de chaque continent, les richesses naturelles, les enjeux énergétiques, la pollution, l'eau, le réchauffement climatique, les langues et les grandes religions, les conflits et opérations de maintien de la paix dans le monde, les pôles, la terre et le système solaire...

The Sunday Times of London has called Jim Harrison -a writer with immortality in him- and The Washington Times has written that -Jim Harrison ought to be considered a national treasure.- In The Beast God Forgot to Invent , this American master gives us three novellas that sparkle with the generous humanity and seasoned wisdom of his vision. These are stories of humans and beasts, of culture and wildness, of men driven crazy by longing and of men who dream they are becoming bears. In -The Beast God Forgot to Invent,- a man near the end of his life becomes part of an odd band of caretakers for a younger man whose brain has been damaged in a motorcycle accident, the civilization shaken out of him. Watching over this unmanned man, the hero becomes mindful of his own mortality and excess of civility. In -Westward Ho,- Brown Dog, a Michigan Indian, wanders the wilds of Los Angeles, tracking the ersatz Native activist with whom he fled the police in Michigan and who-s now disappeared with his bearskin. Ogling girls, sleeping in the botanic garden, and working as a driver to a drunk screenwriter, he eventually comes face-to-face with his ex-friend and with the difference between the world he-s been visiting and the world to which he-s going home. And in -I Forgot to Go to Spain,- an aging -alpha canine,- author of three dozen Bioprobes-hundred page disposable biographies-takes dinner with a woman to whom he was married for nine days in his overheated youth. Reminding him of his youthful dream of living in Spain as a poet, she forces him to examine who he-s become, whether he owns his life or it him. Infused with Jim Harrison-s sly humor and quiet wisdom, these are stories with the expansive grace of the American landscape, urban and rural. This book is a resonant journey through the geography of masculinity from a writer in his prime.

"The Essential Poems of Jim Harrison is distilled from nearly 1,000 poems that appeared in fourteen volumes--from visionary lyrics and meditative suites to shape-shifting ghazals and prose-poem letters. Teeming throughout these pages are Harrison's legendary passions and appetites, his meditations, rages, and love-songs to the natural world. The New York Times concluded a review from early in Harrison's career with a provocative quote: 'This is poetry worth loving, hating, and fighting over, a subjective mirror of our American days and needs.' That sentiment still holds true, as Jim Harrison's essential poems continue to call for our fiercest attention"-- Provided by publisher

This collection showcases the raw emotion and depth of one of America's cherished poets, featuring his final poem. It offers an intimate glimpse into his thoughts and feelings, reflecting his unique voice and artistic journey. Through poignant themes and heartfelt expression, the work captures the essence of his legacy and the enduring impact of his poetry.

The book addresses the alarming decline in Christianity amidst a rising tide of secularism and anti-religious sentiment, exemplified by influential works from authors like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. It highlights the significant drop in Christian identification, particularly among youth, and the growing intellectual skepticism challenging Gospel truths. The author seeks to explore potential responses and strategies to counteract this trend and reinforce faith in a society increasingly swayed by atheism and alternative ideologies.

The collection showcases Jim Harrison's essays and articles spanning twenty-five years, reflecting his diverse interests and experiences. With contributions from publications like PLAYBOY and THE NATION, the pieces delve into uniquely American themes, including ice fishing, bar pool, nouvelle cuisine, and contemplative night walks, highlighting his deep connection to the natural world and human experience.