Robert Harrison Boeken

One of the crowning achievements of medieval literature, The Song of Roland tells the story of the battle of Roncesvals in 778 and enters into the very soul of a gallant, brutal, and tumultuous age. At the center of this heroic epic is Roland, the supreme embodiment of the chivalric ideal who leads his men into combat and fights valiantly to the death. But Roland is just one of the superbly defined figures in the panoramic drama. The poem’s vivid portrayals of Ganelon’s treason, Roland’s last stand, Charlemagne’s campaign of vengeance, and the final act of retribution are justly famous. Equally fascinating is the sophisticated use of repetition and juxtaposition that gives this work its remarkable organic unity and time-defying dimension of vision. As Robert Harrison, the translator of this acclaimed edition, explains, “The carefully balanced structure of The Song of Roland is designed like a folding mirror to reflect the battle between Good and Evil at all levels of meaning.” Quite possibly the oldest and surely the greatest chanson de geste, The Song of Roland is a sophisticated and enduring work that remains a masterpiece to this day. Translated and with an Introduction by Robert Harrison And an Afterword by Guy Gavriel Kay

Artists are increasingly interested in producing work that is not only beautifully designed and produced, but is also environmentally friendly and socially responsible. In Sustainable Ceramics, pioneer Robert Harrison draws on more than four decades of making, and a wealth of experience shared by other artists to present practical possibilities for ceramic artists. This book covers all the factors to consider when going 'green', from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy-saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with or recycle waste materials and save water. He suggests simple and achievable methods by which to reduce the carbon footprint of ceramic art, and draws on interviews and examples throughout by practitioners who reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work. Sustainable Ceramics is an essential resource for any ceramicist, studio or school looking for ideas on how to reduce the impact of their practice on the environment

Im Himmel herrscht große Aufregung. Gott der Herr hat beschlossen, auf der Erde eine ganz besondere Mission durchzuführen: Sein Sohn soll selbst als Mensch geboren werden und die Errettung der Welt einleiten. Die Engel sind entsetzt. Einer von ihnen, Oriel, hält in seinem Tagebuch die Entwicklung der Dinge fest. Die Organisation des Auftrags liegt in den Händen der Erzengel und Engel, die sich alle Mühe geben, alle Gefahrenquellen auszuschalten. Trotzdem geht manches schief, und am Schluss scheint das Unternehmen schließlich ganz gescheitert zu sein. Mit Witz und Tiefgang erzählt „Oriels Tagebuch“ die Geschichte Jesu aus einer ganz neuen Perspektive. Der Text lehnt sich dabei eng an das Lukasevangelium an. Ein Buch, das Neugierige und Bibel-Unkundige gleichermaßen in seinen Bann zieht!