Peter Matthiessen byl oceňovaný autor, který mistrovsky propojoval hluboké filozofické zkoumání s poutavým vyprávěním. Jeho díla, často čerpající z jeho rozsáhlých cest a zájmu o přírodu, zkoumala složitá témata lidské existence, duchovnosti a našeho vztahu k přírodnímu světu. S pozoruhodnou schopností zachytit podstatu místa a ducha, Matthiessen nabídl čtenářům jedinečný pohled na život, který rezonuje s hlubokým porozuměním a úctou k divočině.
Kdysi „podpultovka“, dnes již klasika: strhující a poetické podání střetu kultur uprostřed amazonských deštných lesů, vyprávění o lidské brutalitě i čistotě. Dílo plné humánního pochopení, to vše se skrývá na stránkách Matthiessenových Hráčů. Dva protestantští misionáři chtějí ukázat boží cestu a sílu lidem z pralesa, ti ji již dávno znají, čistota a láska jsou jejich přirozenou součástí. Na scéně se objevují i dva piloti, najatí „na špinavou práci“ – zničit indiánský kmen. Román, publikovaný poprvé v roce 1965, také přibližuje život původních obyvatel Amazonie.
Magická kniha, působivý román The Snow Leopard vychází ze zážitků z cesty, kterou autor podnikl společně s Georgem Schallerem po Himálajích. Zdánlivě běžná vysokohorská expedice se však postupně proměňuje v pouť do nitra duše, k odpovědím dotýkajícím se nejen problematiky zenu, ale všech základních duchovních otázek.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Peter Matthiessen took part in a number of
expeditions to Africa, witnessing first-hand the continent's many and diverse
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Cesar Chavez's struggle for agricultural workers is portrayed as a quest for national redemption, emphasizing the broader implications of his fight. Peter Matthiessen delves into Chavez's character, presenting him as a symbol of integrity and resilience. Through this exploration, readers are invited to reflect on their own values and actions, making the reading experience a personal confrontation with one's beliefs. The narrative serves as both a tribute to Chavez and a call to examine societal responsibilities.
An “indescribably touching, extraordinarily intelligent" ( Los Angeles Times Book Review ) chronicle of a fatal gun-battle between FBI agents and American Indian Movement activists by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the novel In Paradise On a hot June morning in 1975, a desperate shoot-out between FBI agents and Native Americans near Wounded Knee, South Dakota, left an Indian and two federal agents dead. Four members of the American Indian Movement were indicted on murder charges, and one, Leonard Peltier, was convicted and is now serving consecutive life sentences in a federal penitentiary. Behind this violent chain of events lie issues of great complexity and profound historical resonance, brilliantly explicated by Peter Matthiessen in this controversial book. Kept off the shelves for eight years because of one of the most protracted and bitterly fought legal cases in publishing history, In the Spirit of Crazy Horse reveals the Lakota tribe’s long struggle with the U.S. government, and makes clear why the traditional Indian concept of the earth is so important at a time when increasing populations are destroying the precious resources of our world.
Inspired by a near-mythic event of the wild Florida frontier at the turn of the twentieth century, Shadow Country reimagines the legend of the inspired Everglades sugar planter and notorious outlaw E. J. Watson, who drives himself to his own violent end at the hands of his neighbours. His son Lucius investigates the killing which has come to obsess him. In this bold new rendering of the Watson trilogy Matthiessen has deepened the insights and motivations of his characters, consolidating his fictional masterwork into a poetic, compelling novel of a monumental scope and ambition, with breathtaking accomplishment.
The narrative showcases Watson's exceptional voice, weaving a story that resonates deeply with readers. Its artistic merit and emotional depth suggest that it has the potential to be recognized as a classic in literature. The book's exploration of profound themes and its unique storytelling style set it apart, making it a significant contribution to contemporary fiction.
The book explores the historical journey of Buddhism, tracing its origins from India to China and Japan, while also documenting its modern evolution as it crosses the Pacific into the Americas and Europe. It highlights the cultural adaptations and transformations Buddhism has undergone in these new contexts, offering insights into its contemporary relevance and impact on Western society.
Set against the backdrop of 1968, the narrative follows naturalist-explorer Peter Matthiessen as he encounters three Zen masters at home, sparking his journey into Buddhism. Over thirteen years, this exploration leads him to become a Buddhist monk. In a style reminiscent of his acclaimed work, The Snow Leopard, the book delves into Matthiessen's profound quest for spiritual understanding, highlighting the intersection of nature, adventure, and inner transformation.
