A Time for New Dreams
A Time for New Dreams by Ben Okri is a collection of essays published by Head of Zeus on May 2, 2019. This edition, comprising 176 pages, presents a thoughtful exploration of themes such as childhood, creativity, beauty, censorship, art, and politics. Okri, known for his poetic prowess and as a Booker Prize-winning novelist, crafts each essay to respond to the complexities of contemporary life, inviting readers to engage with profound questions and reflections.
In this collection, readers will find a rich tapestry of ideas that provoke contemplation and inspire dreams. The essays serve as a lens through which Okri examines the world, encouraging an exploration of the interplay between art and societal issues. With its focus on diverse themes, A Time for New Dreams offers an opportunity for introspection and dialogue, making it a significant addition to literary collections in both essays and poetry.
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A collection of exquisitely crafted essays by Ben Okri, one of Britain’s foremost poets, and a Booker Prize-winning novelist, that explore such diverse themes as childhood and creativity, beauty, censorship, art and politics.
‘A single line,’ writes Ben Okri, ‘can lead the mind to terraces of contemplation. Naturally it depends on the line and the view.’
This is a collection of exquisitely crafted essays on themes as diverse as childhood and creativity, beauty, censorship, art and politics. They are responses to the world and the times we live in. They ask unsettling questions. They provoke thoughts and they make us dream.
‘Profound and enchanting’ The Times.
‘There can be no mistaking Okri’s passion and intelligence. A powerful piece of work’ Sunday Telegraph.
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