A lyrical evening

Shakespeare & Company Sterngasse 2, 1010 Wien Wednesday 10. June   19.00 h   with María Alejandra Benavent who will lead the journey to the very essence of her latest book: Songs of a Transient Traveler

A lyrical evening

Our journey begins in wonder. Praising and embracing the beauty we encounter in every natural setting. Rejoicing at the miracles which surround us. Harnessing the power of Nature to heal the soul and nurture the spirit. Cultivating resilience and contentment along the way.

Our steps will further lead to the cosmic dimension of silence. Silence can clear the mind and spark creativity. Yet, in the face of injustice, apathy belies complicity. I have thus taken it upon myself to expose serious harm inflicted on people and the planet.

Alejandra describes herself as “a freedom-loving soul who cultivates kindness, honors basic rights and regards sentient beings as sacred. A worshipper of Mother Nature, I find God in the wonders of the Universe. Life without nurturing human encounters would be unthinkable to me. Bright writers, philosophers and trail-blazers from all walks of life are invaluable sources of inspiration as I seek to understand the world. Music, art and literature never cease to illuminate my path. Learning, a lifelong endeavor.”

Ohne Bücher ist Geschichte still, Literatur dumm, Wissenschaft behindert, Gedanken und Spekulationen stehen still. Ohne Bücher wäre die Entwicklung einer Zivilisation unmöglich gewesen. Bücher sind Motoren des Wandels, Fenster auf die Welt, „Leuchttürme“ (wie ein Dichter sagte) „errichtet im Meer der Zeit“.
Sie sind Gefährten, Lehrer, Magier, Banker der Schätze des Geistes. Bücher sind Menschlichkeit im Druck.

Barbara Tuchman, Historikerin, Pulitzer-Preisträgerin