Inspirations: Selections from Classic Literature (Penguin Classics)
By Midas / July 8, 2013 / 2 Comments / Inspiration
From the author of The Alchemist, a unique and edifying literary journey inspired by the four elements.
One of the world’s best-loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho has brought joy and wisdom to millions. In Inspirations, his arrangement of his personal favorite literary classics is as selective as a bouquet of flowers, a gift to his readers. This compendium of works will becomes a perennial gift and perfect companion to Coelho’s own bestselling classic, The Alchemist.
Coelho’s inspiration draws from each work’ affinity to the four elements.
Earth includes Oscar Wilde and D.H. Lawrence
Air includes Nelson Mandela and Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Fire includes Rumi and Mary Shelley
Water includes Hans Christian Andersen and Niccolo Machiavelli
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I have just started reading this book by Paulo Coelho. It is a compilation by various famous authors and so far, it looks interesting and mind expanding. I forgot that I had this book by Mr. Coelho or I would have read it long ago. I am sure that it is every bit as good as his other fine works even though he is expounding on great literature by other authors. He has divided the works into categories: Water, Earth, Air and Fire, and put relevant works under those subdivisions. He has an introduction at the beginning written by himself that ties the pieces contained therein together. I have just started reading it, as I said, but already I am learning from his skillful writing and commentary. I hope that you buy any or all ofPaulo Coelho’s books because he is a master writer.
Coelho Reframes Great Selection of Writings In “Inspirations; Selections from Classic Literature” Paulo Coelho has compiled selections of the works of a marvelous array of writers including Nelson Mandela, George Orwell, Kahlil Gibran, Mary Shelley, Hans Christian Andersen, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Machiavelli.Coelho showed brilliance in formatting the selections into the “four different substances, uncreated and imperishable: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire…” The writing selections and their connections to the elements are subtle and inspired. Coehlo provided notes about the connections he makes between the selection and their `substance’.And, during my reading, I found myself assessing the writings for my own assignment into fire, water, earth, or air. I am framing the world with the concept now, too….news, movies, television shows. The framing and reframing using the elements deepens my appreciation for and understanding of this complex world.Coelho’s opening section was Water…