{"title":"Iliazd","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Iliazd, a pioneering figure in the realm of avant-garde literature and art. Though lesser-known in comparison to his contemporaries, Iliazd, whose full name is Ilia Zdanevich, carved a distinctive niche with his unique blend of creativity and rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tbilisi, Georgia, Iliazd was a multifaceted artist, dabbling in poetry, publishing, and book design. He spent much of his life in France, where he strongly influenced modernist art and literature. His work is characterised by its experimental approach, often pushing the boundaries of traditional forms to explore deeper meanings and unconventional narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eRapture\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that encapsulates his innovative spirit. This book, like many of his creations, challenges readers with its intricate structure and thought-provoking themes. As part of our 'General Fiction' collection, these works promise to delight and inspire those who seek literature that defies the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a veteran of avant-garde literature or a newcomer looking for something refreshingly different, Iliazd's collection offers a captivating reading experience. Dive into his extraordinary universe, where every page turns into an exploration of artistic fervour and literary innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rapture-by-iliazd-9780231180832","title":"Rapture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe draft dodger Laurence yearns to take control of his destiny. Having fled to the highlands, he asserts his independence by committing a string of robberies and murders. Then he happens upon Ivlita, a beautiful young woman trapped in an intricately carved mahogany house. Laurence does not hesitate to take her as well. Determined to drape his young bride in jewels, he plots ever more daring heists. Yet when Laurence finds himself casting bombs alongside members of a revolutionary cell, he must again ask: is he a free man or a pawn of history?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRapture\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast-paced adventure-romance and a literary treat of the highest order. With a deceptively light hand, Iliazd entertains questions that James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Thomas Mann once faced. How does the individual balance freedom and necessity, love and death, creativity and sterility? What is the role of violence in human history and culture? How does language both comfort and fail us in our postwar, post-Christian world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCensored for decades in the Soviet Union, \u003cem\u003eRapture\u003c\/em\u003e was nearly lost to Russian and Western audiences. This translation rescues Laurence's surreal journey from the oblivion he, too, faces as he tries to outrun fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998569156844,"sku":"9780231180832","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7865023482270.jpg?v=1763221632"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/iliazd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}