Chronicle (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Silver Bow Publishing, 2026
- Tapa blanda
- Nuevo
Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 22 de junio de 2007
Condición: Nuevo
EUR 29,58
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponible
Añadir al carritoDescripción del artículo del vendedor
Paperback. CHRONICLE: Fossils of Progress is an ambitious, genre-defying work that combines philosophical fiction, metaphysical reflection, and autoethnographical narrative into a single, sprawling chronicle of human life. From its opening meditation-"Rocks. Dust. Atoms. Ideas sprung from matter, pain emerges from rocks and we are here, somehow."-the book insists that observation and chronicling are not merely passive acts but the very forces that bring the world into being. Letizia structures the book as a series of interwoven flickers: scenes, conversations, and moments that rise up and extinguish across different realities. In one strand, college students Anthony, Virginia, Marissa, and Jack struggle through a philosophy course, debating empiricism, rationalism, and the existence of an outside world while football games, dining hall routines, and campus relationships unfold around them. Their banter about Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and The Matrix becomes a living exploration of how we know what we know-and whether anything exists beyond our perceptions. In another strand, Joseph navigates the pressures of parenting his daughters Rita and Laynie. Breakfast arguments over grades, sports practices, and the logistics of family life reveal the subtle rivalries and insecurities that shape childhood and adulthood alike. Laynie's frustration with "babyish stories" and standardized tests contrasts with Rita's apparent ease and achievement, exposing the different forms of intelligence and creativity that schools often overlook. Throughout the book, Letizia returns to a central claim: that human beings create devils, systems, and illusions through the act of observation. We chronicle not only what exists but also what does not yet exist, raising purposeless things to life and then competing within them. Progress, in this view, is not improvement but movement-aimless, stupid, and directionless, born of fear and ignorance as much as hope. Yet CHRONICLE is not nihilistic. It acknowledges that these flickers of consciousness, however temporary, are all we have. The book invites readers to participate actively, to "finish" the text in their own minds and conversations. Letizia explicitly rejects the idea of a single, fixed meaning, suggesting instead that meaning emerges through perception, dialogue, and imagination. Blending detailed scenes of daily life with philosophical commentary, CHRONICLE: Fossils of Progress will appeal to readers of literary fiction, metaphysical novels, and experimental narrative. It is a challenging, playful, and deeply reflective work that asks enduring questions: Was there a world before anyone existed to observe it? Do we need to chronicle rocks, atoms, and sadness to make them real? And what happens when all our flickers return to nothing? A hybrid of philosophical fiction and autoethnography, CHRONICLE: Fossils of Progress follows intersecting lives as they navigate perception, grief, and the illusions of progress, suggesting that observation itself creates reality. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
N° de ref. del artículo 9781774034682
- Título
- Chronicle (Paperback)
- Autor
- Angelo Letizia
- Editorial
- Silver Bow Publishing
- Año de publicación
- 2026
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 1774034689
- ISBN 13
- 9781774034682
CHRONICLE: Fossils of Progress is an ambitious, genre-defying work that combines philosophical fiction, metaphysical reflection, and autoethnographical narrative into a single, sprawling chronicle of human life. From its opening meditation-"Rocks. Dust. Atoms. Ideas sprung from matter, pain emerges from rocks and we are here, somehow."-the book insists that observation and chronicling are not merely passive acts but the very forces that bring the world into being. Letizia structures the book as a series of interwoven flickers: scenes, conversations, and moments that rise up and extinguish across different realities. In one strand, college students Anthony, Virginia, Marissa, and Jack struggle through a philosophy course, debating empiricism, rationalism, and the existence of an outside world while football games, dining hall routines, and campus relationships unfold around them. Their banter about Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and The Matrix becomes a living exploration of how we know what we know-and whether anything exists beyond our perceptions. In another strand, Joseph navigates the pressures of parenting his daughters Rita and Laynie. Breakfast arguments over grades, sports practices, and the logistics of family life reveal the subtle rivalries and insecurities that shape childhood and adulthood alike. Laynie's frustration with "babyish stories" and standardized tests contrasts with Rita's apparent ease and achievement, exposing the different forms of intelligence and creativity that schools often overlook. Throughout the book, Letizia returns to a central claim: that human beings create devils, systems, and illusions through the act of observation. We chronicle not only what exists but also what does not yet exist, raising purposeless things to life and then competing within them. Progress, in this view, is not improvement but movement-aimless, stupid, and directionless, born of fear and ignorance as much as hope. Yet CHRONICLE is not nihilistic. It acknowledges that these flickers of consciousness, however temporary, are all we have. The book invites readers to participate actively, to "finish" the text in their own minds and conversations. Letizia explicitly rejects the idea of a single, fixed meaning, suggesting instead that meaning emerges through perception, dialogue, and imagination. Blending detailed scenes of daily life with philosophical commentary, CHRONICLE: Fossils of Progress will appeal to readers of literary fiction, metaphysical novels, and experimental narrative. It is a challenging, playful, and deeply reflective work that asks enduring questions: Was there a world before anyone existed to observe it? Do we need to chronicle rocks, atoms, and sadness to make them real? And what happens when all our flickers return to nothing?
“Sinopsis” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
Acerca del autor
“Acerca de” puede pertenecer a otra edición de este título.
AussieBookSeller
Truganina, VIC, Australia
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 22 de junio de 2007
Tarifas de envío de Australia a Estados Unidos de America
| Artículo | De 25 a 45 días hábiles | De 8 a 14 días hábiles |
|---|---|---|
| Primer artículo | EUR 33,16 | EUR 39,44 |
Métodos de pago
Información empresarial del vendedor
The Nile Group Pty Ltd
42 Apex Drive
Truganina, VIC Australia 3029
Condiciones de venta
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Derecho al desistimiento
Si es un consumidor, puede rescindir el contrato de acuerdo con lo siguiente. Por consumidor se entiende cualquier persona física que actúe con fines ajenos a su actividad comercial, empresarial, oficio o profesión.
Información sobre el derecho de desistimiento
Derecho legal de desistimiento
Tiene derecho a rescindir este contrato en un plazo de 14 días sin dar ningún motivo.
El periodo de desistimiento vencerá a los 14 días desde que usted, o un tercero que no sea el transportista e indicado por usted, adquiera la posesión física del último bien o del último lote o pieza.
Para ejercer el derecho de desistimiento, complete de forma electrónica y envíe una declaración clara en nuestro sitio web, desde "Mis compras" en "Mi cuenta". Le enviaremos sin demora un acuse de recibo de dicho desistimiento a través de un soporte duradero (por ejemplo, por correo electrónico).
Para cumplir con el plazo de desistimiento, basta con que envíe su comunicación relativa al ejercicio del derecho de desistimiento antes de que venza el periodo de desistimiento.
Efectos del desistimiento
Si rescinde este contrato, le reembolsaremos todos los pagos que hayamos recibido de usted, incluidos los gastos de envío (excepto los gastos adicionales que surjan si elige un tipo de envío que no sea el tipo de envío estándar más económico que ofrecemos).
Podemos hacer una deducción del reembolso por la pérdida de valor de cualquier bien suministrado, si la pérdida es el resultado de una manipulación innecesaria por su parte.
Efectuaremos el reembolso sin demoras indebidas y, a más tardar, 14 días después de que se nos informe de su decisión de rescindir este contrato.
Efectuaremos el reembolso utilizando el mismo medio de pago que utilizó para la transacción inicial, a menos que haya acordado expresamente lo contrario; en cualquier caso, no incurrirá en ningún cargo como resultado de dicho reembolso.
Podremos retener el reembolso hasta que hayamos recibido los bienes o hasta que nos haya presentado una prueba de que los ha devuelto, lo que ocurra primero.
Deberá devolver los bienes o entregarlos a AussieBookSeller, Truganina, Victoria, Australia, sin demoras indebidas y, en cualquier caso, en un plazo máximo de 14 días a partir del día en que nos comunique su desistimiento del presente contrato. El plazo se cumple si devuelve la mercancía antes de que venza el periodo de 14 días. Tendrá que asumir los gastos directos de devolución de los bienes. Usted solo es responsable de la disminución del valor de los bienes como resultado de una manipulación distinta a la necesaria para establecer la naturaleza, las características y el funcionamiento de los bienes.
Excepciones al derecho de desistimiento
El derecho de desistimiento no se aplica a lo siguiente:
- La entrega de periódicos, diarios o revistas, con la excepción de los contratos de suscripción; y
- El suministro de contenido digital que no se proporcione en un soporte tangible (por ejemplo, en un CD o DVD) si, al hacer el pedido, aceptó que podíamos empezar a entregarlo y que no podría desistir una vez iniciada la entrega.
Condiciones de envío
Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.