Books by Robert Kelly
The Logic of the World and Other Fictions
by Robert Kelly
Four previous volumes of Robert Kelly's manifestly original fictions have been hailed as “exhilarating...full of signs and wonders”; in the New York Times Book Review, “sparking, multiform, yet indivisible” in American Book Review, and “tantalizing, unsettling” in the Review of Contemporary Fiction. Choice rightly points to his “affinities with the writings of Borges, Nabokov, Calvino, and Coover.” The thirty works in this fifth collection of short fictions the first to appear in sixteen years knowingly trespass into fictional realms of droll lyricism, audacious description, studied anachronism, sensual immediacy and subtle compassion. In one, a woman waits at a window for the moon to return her body; another reveals the triple identity of Don Juan; in still another, an itinerant tragedian invents a dangerous form of theatrical performance; in the title story (which has been selected for inclusion in Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy 2010) a dragon questions a youthful knight's errancy, as well as his sanity. Scattered throughout are nine pieces known as “sudden fiction” a genre Kelly named, while other tales appear in the guises of myths, letters, rituals, and quite frequently dreams. “That is the single mystery of sleep,” one narrator reminds, “to teach us to wake up.” The author's agile imagination mines from the thick substance of language the numinous qualities buried within it. His fictions defy the conventionally plotted short story, and seem to conjure narrative from an infinitely recombinant DNA of the psyche. After reading The Logic of the World, the reader risks awakening to discover a hitherto unexplored territory of the mind.
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Shadow Talk: Twenty-five New Fairy Tales
by Robert Kelly
As C. S. Lewis aptly reminds us, “Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” And here they are: twenty-five new fairy tales for readers of all ages by a master fabulist and poet, accompanied by an equal number of original illustrations by a captivating artist, Emma Polyakov. These tales possess such alluring titles as “The Fox and the Other Side,” “The Priest’s Peculiar Wife,” “The Boy in the Camel,” “The Leper’s Touch,” and “The Rainbow.” They employ suitably beguiling entities as well: spectral foxes, a telepathic ape and antelope, shadows that speak, an odd djinn, a puzzled king, an umbrella-loving serpent, protean elves, and other visions of the ultimate reality just beyond sight. The author himself remarks: “A story is the best gift we can give one another. A story can stay in mind or come to life again. When a story is simple enough it becomes a myth. Meanwhile I try to tell all the stories the mind tells me. And keep listening.”
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The Cup
by Robert Kelly
The Cup is a lyrical narrative poem in 91 sections about two young Americans following an ancient pilgrimage route, their explorations interwoven with legends of the Holy Grail.
“The Cup is a new island poem from Robert Kelly, consanguine with Seaspel, though The Loom, in its way, is as near an ancestor. Here is a newer testament, that of a plainspoken pilgrim, a quiet man guided by an even quieter man, until a woman comes along who knows the score, the dharma, the way through the fire exit, that very small difference, oneself. The Cup may be Kelly’s deepest image and holds all he (all it, all He) knows of words and their deeds, women and their oceans, love and its deliverance through that most religious mystery, the yet unwritten book. Read it, my friend, though, as in dream, nothing happens. It takes its time in you.” ― Billie Chernicoff, author of Bronze and Amoretti
“Robert Kelly gives the Holy Grail an origin and destination I myself never heard of, in this intense little epic of the Eternal Quest that somehow (mercifully?) is always only just a taste.”―Peter Lamborn Wilson, author of Atlantis Manifesto
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Ten New Fairy Tales
by Robert Kelly
A Collection Of Fairy Tales, Written In The Christmas Season Of 2016, Featuring Spectral Foxes, A Telepathic Ape And Antelope, A Lady Snake With A Black Silken Umbrella, And More.
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Lonely Planet Discover Malaysia & Singapore (Discover Country)
by Lonely Planet, Austin Bush, Robert Kelly, Cristian Bonetto, Isabel Albiston, Simon Richmond, Brett Atkinson, Anita Isalska, Greg Benchwick, Richard Waters
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Discover Malaysia & Singapore is your passport to Malaysia and Singapore's top sights and most authentic experiences.
Enjoy some of Malaysia's best food in charismatic George Town, hunt out giant rafflesia flowers in Sarawak or sing karaoke at the Jonker Walk Night Market, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy. Discover the best of Malaysia and Singapore and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Discover Malaysia & Singapore: In-depth coverage of the destination's must-see sights along with hidden gems that most guidebooks miss to get you to the heart of a place Intuitively organized with essential information at your fingertips Eye-catching full-colour design and easy-to-use layout with maps and images throughout Annotated images that bring a destination to life Practical planning and transport tools including a fold-out map (included in print version) that gives instant access to must-see sights to help you navigate as you plot out your itinerary Short and extended itineraries tohelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests to make the most of your time on the road Insider tips and insights to save time and money, avoid crowds and trouble spots, and to get to know the destination like a local Honest recommendations for all budgets Cultural insights and background information to put top sights and experiences in context and to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience (includes history, multiculturalism, religion, arts, architecture, food, environment) Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version) Over 70 color maps Covers Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, the Cameron Highlands, George Town, Palau Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Taman Negara, Palau Tioman, Melaka City, Mt Kinabalu, Semporna Archipelago, Sarawak and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover Malaysia & Singapore, our easy-to-use, expertly curated guide, is filled with inspiring and colourful photos and focuses on the destinations' most popular attractions and authentic experiences for those looking for the best of the best and have minimal time for planning. Also looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all that the countries have to offer? Check out Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. Looking for a guide just for Singapore? Check outLonely Planet Pocket Singapore, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, a range of gift, food and kids books, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, magazines, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)
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Lonely Planet Discover China (Travel Guide)
by Damian Harper, Lonely Planet, Robert Kelly, Phillip Tang, Piera Chen, David Eimer, Daniel McCrohan, Emily Matchar, Tienlon Ho, Shawn Low
Lonely Planet's Discover China is our easy-to-use guide, perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.
Pass through the Gate of Supreme Harmony in Beijing’s Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or slurp up wonton soup amid Shanghai’s neon lights; all with your trusted travel companion.
.Full-color maps and images throughout
.Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
.Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
.Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
.Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
.Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – including customs, history, art, literature, architecture, religion, landscapes, cuisine
.Over 60 colour maps
Coverage includes: Beijing, the Great Wall, Xian, The North, Shanghai, Yangzi Region, Hong Kong, The South, Yunnan, Sichuan, The Silk Road and more
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Lonely Planet Discover China (Travel Guide)
by Damian Harper, Lonely Planet, Robert Kelly, Phillip Tang, Piera Chen, David Eimer, Daniel McCrohan, Emily Matchar, Tienlon Ho, Shawn Low
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely PlanetDiscover China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, or wander around the pagodas and lilting willows of Hangzhou's West Lake -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Chinaand begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely PlanetDiscoverChina: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, festivals, cuisine, architecture, religion, environment, wildlife, painting, literature, film Free, convenient pull-out Beijingmap (print version) Covers Beijing, Great Wall, Xi'an, Shanghai, Three Gorges, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Yangshuo, Fenghuang, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Sichuan, Macau, Yunnan and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely PlanetDiscover China, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on China'smost popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely PlanetChina guide.
Looking for a guide for Beijing or Shanghai? Check outLonely PlanetBeijing guide and Lonely Planet Shanghaiguide for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer; Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing andLonely Planet Pocket Shanghai, handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times
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