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What do you think about the book THE ELDERLY GENTLEMAN’S ULYSSEE.
"The Elderly Gentleman's Ulyssee" by Hans Bodmer is a unique and engaging read. The author masterfully combines travel writing, personal reflection, and a touch of surrealism to narrate his twelve-day journey from Zurich to Geneva. What stands out to me is Bodmer's ability to weave profound philosophical and societal observations into his detailed recounting of the journey.
I find the book's blend of the physical journey and introspective exploration particularly compelling. It invites readers not only to follow along the scenic route but also to delve into the deeper thoughts and emotions that such a journey can evoke.
If you're interested in travel literature with a thoughtful twist, this book could be a great pick! 📚 What about it caught your attention?
SYNOPSIS.
A smarter, older Gentleman hikes from Zurich to Geneva. On hiking trails, whenever they exist. But the declared goal is to reach the destination, the Café de la Place in Meyrin, as soon as possible. The adventures and encounters are more unforeseen than expected. The experience brings smiles, laughter, and a sense of achievement. But also unpleasant, tooth grinding, and suffering. He has much time to explore his thoughts and follow the thought processes caused by the events. He inevitably ends up in complex, exuberant pipe dreams and bizarre, surreal spheres. Very often, he is sent into the virtual desert for his thoughts. Which he isn't concerned about. He wanders, ponders, and continues to provoke, undeterred.
He meets different types of men, friendly and also disgusting ones.
Not only that, but he encounters many charming ladies and often risks falling in love.
«When someone goes on a trip, then he can tell something.» (Matthias Clausius)
Here is the link to the photos in the book: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zaengeli/albums/72177720321320850/
It is a long way to Café de la Place. Therfore:
Let's start the trip with some music:
It's a long way to Tripperary... (John McCornmark)
And hereer is a song in German that goes mit the story. I am just a poor wandering companion
Ich bin nur ein armer Wandergesell... (Othmar Schoeck)
And here is a song in Swss-German. From Lucerne to Weggis.,,
Vo Luzärn gäggä Wäggis zu...(Melanie Oesch und Andy Borg)
And here is song from Western Switzerland in French: Roll the drums
Roulez Tambours....(Ruedi Wachter)
The last sentence in the story is:
I came, I saw, I conquered. (Julius Caesar)
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