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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Skin for Skin' is a profound and intensely personal autobiographical work by Llewelyn Powys, reflecting on his long struggle with pulmonary tuberculosis and his confrontation with mortality. Written with a raw, unflinching honesty, the narrative follows Powys through various sanitariums and remote landscapes, from the Swiss Alps to the Dorset countryside, as he grapples with his failing health.Far from being a mere account of illness, the book is a vibrant celebration of the physical world and a philosophical exploration of human existence. Powys's prose is characterized by its lyrical intensity and a pagan-like appreciation for the senses, urging the reader to embrace the fleeting beauty of life despite its inherent fragility. Through his vivid descriptions of nature and his candid internal monologues, Powys offers a compelling meditation on the resilience of the human spirit and the search for meaning in the shadow of death. 'Skin for Skin' remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, showcasing the author's unique voice and his uncompromising commitment to living truthfully.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Skin for Skin" is a profound and intensely personal autobiographical work by Llewelyn Powys, reflecting on his long struggle with pulmonary tuberculosis and his confrontation with mortality. Written with a raw, unflinching honesty, the narrative follows Powys through various sanitariums and remote landscapes, from the Swiss Alps to the Dorset countryside, as he grapples with his failing health.Far from being a mere account of illness, the book is a vibrant celebration of the physical world and a philosophical exploration of human existence. Powys's prose is characterized by its lyrical intensity and a pagan-like appreciation for the senses, urging the reader to embrace the fleeting beauty of life despite its inherent fragility. Through his vivid descriptions of nature and his candid internal monologues, Powys offers a compelling meditation on the resilience of the human spirit and the search for meaning in the shadow of death. "Skin for Skin" remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, showcasing the author's unique voice and his uncompromising commitment to living truthfully.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…