Pounding the Pavement, Beating the Bushes, and Other Pataphysical Poems, by Raymond Queneau
Discover a world where logic bends, language plays, and absurdity reigns supreme in Raymond Queneau’s Pounding the Pavements, Beating the Bushes and Other Pataphysical Poems. This bilingual edition, beautifully translated by Teo Savory and published by Unicorn Press, brings the brilliant, mathematically minded co-founder of Oulipo straight to your bookshelf. Whether you are a devotee of avant-garde literature or a lover of linguistic acrobatics, this volume offers an unforgettable journey through the philosophy of Pataphysics—the science of imaginary solutions.
Synopsis
Dive into a meticulously crafted collection that defies traditional poetic boundaries. Dissociating from the pure subconsciousness of the early Surrealists, Raymond Queneau uses structured constraints, wit, and mathematical precision to explore the comedic and profound absurdities of everyday life. From walking city streets to turning mundane observations into grand philosophical inquiries, Queneau’s verses stretch the limits of what language can achieve.
Key Features
- Bilingual Formatting: Features the original, rhythmic French text side-by-side with Teo Savory’s masterful English translation.
- Pataphysical Wit: Grounded in the playful, absurdist philosophy popularized by Alfred Jarry, celebrating exceptions and imaginary solutions.
- Masterful Wordplay: Showcases the early inventive styling that led Queneau to establish the famous Oulipo movement.
Product Details
- Author: Raymond Queneau
- Translator: Teo Savory
- Publisher: Greensboro : Unicorn Press
- Format: Paperback editions
- Language: French and English (Bilingual)
Perfect for fans of experimental fiction, literary history, and playful poetry. Grab your copy today to experience French avant-garde literature at its finest.
Condition Details: Paperback editon from Unicorn Press, Inc., 1985. Fine in wraps. [Poetry, top shelf]
$ 55.00
