A compass on the navigable sea : 100 years of world literature / edited by Daniel Simon ; introduced by Pico Iyer.
A Compass On the Navigable Sea is a bold anthology that reimagines what international writing can be. From Nobel laureates to dissident authors, iconic mainstays to extraordinary newcomers, this collection brings together powerful poetry, visionary lectures, and urgent reflections to comprise a literary beacon for a rapidly changing world. Spanning five dynamic sections--from foundational manifestos to groundbreaking critical takes, from national literatures to transnational identities--this archive offers readers a vibrant map of how stories cross borders, bridge histories, and shape futures. With contributions by Octavio Paz, Elie Wiesel, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Toni Morrison, Dubravka Ugrešić, and many others, the collection bridges genre, time, and location to ask: What can literature do in a time of crisis?
Record details
- ISBN: 9781632064134
- ISBN: 1632064138
- Physical Description: xxx, 448 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition: First Restless Books paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York : Restless Books, 2026.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Literature, Modern > 20th century.
Literature, Modern > 21st century.
Books and reading. - Genre:
- Literary criticism.
Available copies
- 6 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 808.8 COM (Text) | 36015000776563 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | CMB1980509 (Text) | CMB1980509 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Edneyville Branch | 809 C (Text) | 33258035540022 | Adult Nonfiction Paperback | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | 809 C (Text) | 33258035540023 | Adult New Nonfiction | Reshelving | - |
| High Point Library | 808.8 Compass (Text) | 30519010994781 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mills River Branch | 809 C (Text) | 33258035540024 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pack Memorial Library | 808.8 COM (Text) | 0020514026192 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | 808.8 C 2026 (Text) | 0112525016664 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/05/2026 |
| Statesville Main Library | 809 COM (Text) | 33114024772105 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/10/2026 |
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