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Mdeilmm: Mole Speech

By (author) Hélène Cixous, Translated by Peggy Kamuf

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Weaving together history, literature, and personal experience, this recent book from a master of literature crafts a mesmerizing exploration of language, loss, and the enduring power of the spirit world.  The strange word “Mdeilmm” was reported to have been uttered by the spirit of Shakespeare when called up during a séance in 1854 at the instigation of the French poet Victor Hugo. Hugo was then living in exile on the island of Jersey where he took part in several such séances. Hélène Cixous weaves this scene into a rich tapestry that draws from many corners of her world, both real and fictional: Dostoevsky’s Idiot, Hugo’s Last Day of a Condemned Man, Poe’s story “The Gold Bug,” but also film footage of the assassination of Itzhak Rabin and many layers of memories of her Algerian childhood. Transcribed communications from spirits of the departed, her father and grandfather among them, provide a fascinating glimpse into past spiritual practices.   Cixous’s unique narrative style enhances the book’s enchanting quality, ensuring that readers are not only engaged by the content but also captivated by the beauty of the prose. Meanwhile, the reader falls under the spell of the author’s incomparable “mole speech,” the language in which poets communicate. 

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Normally shipped | Usually dispatched in 3 to 4 weeks as supplier is out of stock
Publisher | Seagull Books London Ltd
Published date | 19 Aug 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 164
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 367g
ISBN | 978-1-8030-9489-2
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BISAC | biography & autobiography / general

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