Discover the profound anthology *And We Came Outside and Saw the Stars Again*, a compelling collection that brings together renowned writers, poets, and artists from more than thirty countries. This 2021 release by Restless Books is not just a book; it’s a literary beacon that illuminates the shared human experience during the global pandemic.

In a time of uncertainty, these esteemed contributors provide thought-provoking insights into isolation, resilience, and the human spirit’s unwavering capacity to find beauty amidst chaos. *And We Came Outside and Saw the Stars Again* serves as a powerful antidote, offering voices from around the world—like a journalist in Mauritius grappling with denialism, a father in Paris seeking to shield his son from fear, and a doctor in Queens running home after exhausting hospital shifts.

The collection features renowned authors such as Jhumpa Lahiri, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Claire Messud, who together create a rich tapestry that not only recounts personal struggles but also fosters a sense of global solidarity. This literary masterpiece reflects on the apparently insurmountable challenges faced by humanity while hinting at a hopeful future beyond the pandemic.

As you engage with these impactful stories, remember that a portion of the proceeds helps support struggling booksellers in need. Bring home this essential read today and reconnect with the stars of hope and resilience that shine through even the darkest times.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781632063021, Year: 2021, Publisher: Restless Books.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781632063021
Year: 2021
Publisher: Restless Books


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In this rich, eye-opening, and uplifting anthology, dozens of esteemed writers, poets, artists, and translators from more than thirty countries send literary dispatches from life during the pandemic. A portion of proceeds benefit booksellers in need.

As our world is transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, writers offer a powerful antidote to the fearful confines of isolation: a window onto lives and corners of the world beyond our own. In Mauritius, a journalist contends with denialism and mourns the last days of summer, lost to the lockdown. In Paris, a writer struggles to protect his young son from fear. In Chile, protesters who prevailed against tear gas and rubber bullets are now halted by a virus. In Queens, after thirteen-hour shifts in the ER, a doctor dons running shoes and makes the long jog home.

And We Came Outside and Saw the Stars Again takes its title from the last line of Dante’s Inferno, when the poet and his guide emerge from hell to once again behold the beauty of the heavens. In that spirit, the stories, essays, poems, and artwork in this collection—from beloved authors including Jhumpa Lahiri, Mario Vargas Llosa, Eavan Boland, Daniel Alarcón, Jon Lee Anderson, Claire Messud, Ariel Dorfman, and many more—detail the harrowing experiences of life in the pandemic, while pointing toward a less isolated future. Together they comprise a profound global portrait of the defining moment of our time, and send a clarion call for solidarity across borders.

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