Dominique, Francois

Aseroe

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ISBN 13:
9781942658788
author:
Dominique, Francois
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Bellevue Literary Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
19.1 x 12.7 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
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£12.05

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Description

Aseroë, the enigmatic mushroom, has captivated the imagination of many. First observed in Tasmania and South Africa, it appeared suddenly in France around 1920, characterized by its pungent smell and grotesque beauty at maturity. François Dominique's novel Aseroë is a meditation on memory and forgetting, creation, and oblivion. Through verbal sorcery, the author conjures a world that blurs the boundaries between language, science, art, and alchemy. The narrator's journey through medieval streets, dense forests, and rare bookshops evokes a sense of wonder and unease. As we follow the narrator into this strange and alluring world, we are left to ponder the power of words to create reality. Aseroë is an extraordinary novel that will leave you with much to think about long after you finish reading.

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