Vital, ferocious and true, the golden mean is an oracular vision of the past made present. The golden mean annabel lyon the golden mean annabel lyon the golden mean annabel lyon canadian author annabel lyon s historical novel the golden mean creates a deeply imagined image of aristotles life in the macedonian capital of pella, where he tutored the young alexander. The golden mean, by annabel lyon the globe and mail. Annabel lyon author annabel lyons first book, the shortstory collection oxygen, was nominated for the danuta gleed and relit awards. In mathematics, the principle of the golden mean refers to a series of numbers in which each new number is the sum of the previous two, poetically illustrated by the chambers of a nautilus shell. Review of the golden mean by annabel lyon, plus backstory and other interesting facts about the book. Annabel lyon was born in brampton, ontario, but moved with her family to coquitlam, british columbia when she was a year old. A startlingly original first novel by this generations answer to alice munro the vancouver suna bold reimagining o.
Her second collection, the best thing for you, was nominated for the ethel wilson prize for fiction. Vital, ferocious, and true, the golden mean is an oracular vision of the past made present. Oct 25, 2009 the golden mean by annabel lyon 2009 random house canada 2009 304 pp i was definitely wary before beginning the golden mean. Golden mean inglese copertina rigida 1 ago 2010 di annabel lyon autore. And so annabel lyon s debut novel the golden mean portrays lives that grow bigger as they unfoldin this case, two of the most notable lives ever lived. The golden mean by annabel lyon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A startlingly original first novel by this generations answer to alice munro the vancouver suna bold reimagining of one of historys most intriguing relationships. Her first book of fiction, the short story collection oxygen porcupines quill, 2000, was published to wide acclaim, and was nominated for the danuta gleed and relit awards. The golden mean by annabel lyon nook book ebook barnes. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Knopf copyright 2009 by annabel lyon all rights reserved. Annabel lyon is the author of the novel the golden mean, a bestseller in canada that won the rogers writers trust fiction prize, was shortlisted for the scotiabank giller prize and the governorgenerals award, and has been translated into fourteen.
Download read the golden mean 2009 by annabel lyon in. She has published two collections of short fiction, two young adult novels, and two adult historical novels, the golden mean and its sequel, the sweet girl. Annabel lyon is the author of the novel the golden mean, a bestseller in canada that won the rogers writers trust fiction prize, was shortlisted for the. The golden mean ebook by annabel lyon 9780307594440.
Buy the golden mean by annabel lyon online at alibris. A startlingly original first novel by this generations answer to alice munro the vancouver sun a bold reimagining of one of historys most intriguing relationships. Sep 06, 2011 annabel lyons spare, fluid, utterly convincing prose pulls us headlong into aristotles original mind. Annabel lyon books list of books by author annabel lyon. The golden mean, her first novel, is a canadian best seller and is being published in six languages. Annabel lyon born 1971 is a canadian novelist and shortstory writer. This is an intimate portrait of aristotle as a kind man with the. The sweet girl isbn 9780307962553 pdf epub annabel lyon. She obtained a ba in philosophy from simon fraser university and an mfa in creative writing from the university of british columbia. Discover book depositorys huge selection of annabel lyon books online.
Buy a cheap copy of the sweet girl book by annabel lyon. Buy the paperback book the golden mean by annabel lyon at indigo. Her first novel, the golden mean, which imagines the relationship between alexander the. Alexander rejects the idea and accuses aristotle of prizing mediocrity. In the end, the historical alexander and the historical aristotle are brighter figures for lyons spitpolish of their statues.
Her new novel the sweet girl carries us back to ancient greece, where a. Canadian author annabel lyons historical novel the golden mean creates a deeply. Jul 19, 2011 the questions raised by the golden mean will be familiar to readers of the new republic and the book. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. The golden mean 9780307593993 by lyon, annabel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. To temper his student, and to lead alexander to the happiness that seems to elude him, aristotle works to convince alexander of the idea of the golden mean. I didnt give this one a 10, though i considered it, because it pushed me a bit past my personal comfort level regarding contemporary idiom used in historical fiction. Peek inside the book you who understand what a human mind can be, how can you bear it. Aristotles quirky, scientific view of life unfolds in language that is startlingly contemporary, both in the sense of modern and of rooted in 4th.
Golden mean by annabel lyon, first edition abebooks. On the orders of his boyhood friend, now king philip of macedon, aristotle postpones his dreams of succeeding plato as l. The bond between teacher and student occupies the center of canadian lyons debut novel covering the three years during which aristotle. The golden mean 9780307356208 by lyon, annabel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The golden mean engenders in the reader the same helpless sensitivity to the ferocious beauty of the world that is aristotles disease. It is a historical fiction told from the first person narrator aristotle. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Aristotle is reluctant to set aside his own ambitions in order to tutor alexander, the rebellious son of his. Buy the golden mean by annabel lyon from waterstones today. Annabel lyon s most popular book is the campaigns of alexander.
Excerpt from the golden mean by annabel lyon, plus links. Annabel lyon s story collection, oxygen, and book of novellas, the best thing for you, were published in canada to wide acclaim. Annabel lyon s spare, fluid, utterly convincing prose pulls us headlong into aristotles original mind. Annabel lyon s the golden mean is an audacious novel about aristotles tutoring of the hotblooded young warrior alexander the great in the years before he becomes king of macedon at age twenty. This is an intimate portrait of aristotle as a kind man with the judgement to survive brutal court politics. On the orders of his boyhood friend, now king philip of macedon, a. Only lyons greathearted intelligence could have imagined and achieved the brave ambition of this book. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Other books include the sweet girl, a sequel to the golden mean, two middle grade novels allseason edie and encore edie, a young adult novel, a short fiction. This, then, is a virtuous work, though fibrous, fatfree and rarely what youd call fun.
The sweet girl by annabel lyon canadian writer annabel lyon has a special gift when it comes to time travel. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. From the awardwinning author of the golden mean, a captivating, wholly transporting new novel that follows aristotles strongwilled daughter as she shapes her own. Read information about the author annabel lyon was born in 1971.
The golden mean author annabel lyon original book format hardcover number of pages 304 pages filetype pdf epub mobi kindle filesize 7. Aug 01, 2010 no holds barred, annabel lyons triumphant the golden mean is an intelligent, savvy yet unflinching and parsimonious glimpse into the life and times of aristotle 384 bc 322 bc. Annabel lyon s aristotle is the most fully realized historical character in contemporary fiction. The historical novel tells a story of the greek philosopher. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. In this alarmingly confident and transporting debut novel, lyon offers us that rarest of treats. Read the golden mean for free books by annabel lyon. I feel its delivered its payload of meaning and philosophical pondering to me. This book has to be the historical fiction coup of 2009. On the orders of his boyhood friend, now king philip of macedon, aristotle postpones his dreams of succeeding plato as leader of the academy in athens and reluctantly arrives in the macedonian capital of pella to tutor the kings adolescent sons. The golden mean navy general library program downloadable.
Annabel lyons story collection, oxygen, and book of novellas, the best thing for you, were published in canada to wide acclaim. Canadian author annabel lyon s historical novel the golden mean creates a deeply imagined image of aristotles life in the macedonian capital of pella, where he tutored the young alexander. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Annabel lyon from the awardwinning author of the golden mean, a captivating, wholly transporting new novel that follows aristotles strongwilled daughter as she shapes her own destiny. Only lyon s greathearted intelligence could have imagined and achieved the brave ambition of this book. From the awardwinning author of the golden mean, a captivating, wholly transporting new novel that follows aristotles strongwilled daughter as she shapes her own destiny. Jul 02, 2010 annabel lyon crafts prose that has been nominated for a slew of awards and earned her a reputation as a deft literary stylist. Read the golden mean by annabel lyon available from rakuten kobo.
Annabel lyon, novelist, short story writer born brampton, ont 1971. The golden mean ebook by annabel lyon rakuten kobo. The golden mean by annabel lyon penguin random house canada. She lives in british columbia with her husband and two children. Alexander sums up the experience of the golden mean quite well.
And canadian author annabel lyon has gone a long way back to find her story in the golden mean an aging aristotle is recruited by philip of macedon to tutor his young son, alexander not yet the great, but he will be and introduce some thoughtful moderation into. In lyon s novel the golden mean, a scotia giller prize finalist, aristotle narrates his time spent mentoring king philips son, the boy who would become known for all of history as alexander the great. Aristotles cool, rational, and almost unfeeling character contrasts sharply with alexanders passionate one. An early illness has left one son with the intellect of a child. The golden mean is a crisply written, painstakingly researched book, and lyon ably inhabits the greatest mind of all time hardly a mean feat. Aug 02, 2010 a startlingly original first novel by this generations answer to alice munro the vancouver suna bold reimagining of one of historys most intriguing re. Annabel lyon has 14 books on goodreads with 9831 ratings. It won the rogers writers trust fiction prize and was nominated for the scotiabank giller prize, the governor generals award for fiction, and the commonwealth. Aug 14, 2009 the golden mean is a crisply written, painstakingly researched book, and lyon ably inhabits the greatest mind of all time hardly a mean feat. Fearful of the boys appetite for conquest, the great philosopher. Annabel lyon is the author of two short story collections, oxygen, and the best thing for you. Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. Read free book excerpt from the golden mean by annabel lyon, page 1 of 5. Annabel lyon crafts prose that has been nominated for a slew of awards and earned her a reputation as a deft literary stylist.
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