Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke An unforgettable fable about a fathers journey and a timeless guide to lifes many questions—from Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting. A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography An Academy Award nominated actor for his work in TRAINING DAY, an Academy Award nominated writer for the BEFORE SUNSET screenplay and a Tony Award nominated actor for his work on stage in THE COAST OF UTOPIA, Ethan Hawke has uniquely established a successful career acting on film and on stage, as a novelist, a screenwriter and a director. In film, Hawke was last seen in Richard Linklaters FAST FOOD NATION. Some of his other film credits include EXPLORERS (which marked his acting debut), DEAD POETS SOCIETY, DAD, WHITE FANG, ALIVE, REALITY BITES, BEFORE SUNSET and the sequel BEFORE SUNRISE, Review "A guide for living an upright and noble life." —The New Yorker"Hawke (Ash Wednesday) pens a heartwarming, medieval tale on ethics . . . an easy and endearing read, perfect for young and old children alike." —Publishers Weekly"Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline." —Metro"Hawkes book of wisdom declaring life to be a gift should be pondered." —Booklist"Entertaining and insightful." —The Buffalo News"A deliciously digestible read. . . . Read this book. Youll be reminded of just how powerful simple gestures can be when theyre fueled by passion and purpose." —The Free Lance-Star Review Quote "Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline." --Metro Description for Library Hawke is a two-time Academy Award-nominated actor, good enough reason to call your attention to his new novel by giving it picks status, though his first two novels-The Hottest State and Ash Wednesday-did win respectable reviews. Begun as a letter Hawke wrote to his own children, this fantasist fable opens in 1483, as the Cornish knight Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke prepares for a particularly ominous battle by penning a missive to his four children citing 20 virtues that will help them lead a noble life. Details ISBN0307962334 Author Ethan Hawke Short Title RULES FOR A KNIGHT Publisher Knopf Publishing Group Language English ISBN-10 0307962334 ISBN-13 9780307962331 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence NY, US Birth 1970 Pages 192 Illustrations Yes DEWEY FIC Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-11-10 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-11-10 NZ Release Date 2015-11-10 US Release Date 2015-11-10 Place of Publication New York UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Imprint Alfred A. Knopf Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96015446;

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