Porta, Ag

No World Concerto

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ISBN 13:: 9781564788610
author:: Porta, Ag
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Dalkey Archive Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 339
Dimensions:: 14.1 x 2.7 x 21.5 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
Condition:: New
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A. G. Porta's No World Concerto is a novel that defies boundaries, weaving together multiple realities in a rich and complex narrative. Set against the backdrop of an old screenwriter's quest to write about his lover, a young piano prodigy with a desire to leave music behind for writing, this book explores the intersection of art, love, and the unknown. As the story shifts effortlessly between worlds, Porta crafts a prismatic novel that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This first English translation of A. G. Porta's work joins his early writing partner Roberto Bolaño in a literary canon that has captivated readers worldwide. With its unique blend of fantasy, philosophy, and psychological insight, No World Concerto is a thought-provoking and deeply engaging read.

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