Clarice Lispector
Passion According to G.H (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141197357
- author:
- Clarice Lispector
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A woman's fascination with a dying insect sparks a profound crisis, leading her to question her place in the universe and her very identity. In this spare, deeply disturbing yet luminous novel, the boundaries between reality and the self are blurred. Clarice Lispector's masterful prose transforms language into something otherworldly, revealing the complexities of the human experience. Born in the Ukraine, Lispector's life was marked by displacement and migration, which influenced her innovative fiction. Her writing has had a profound impact on Brazilian literature and beyond, with references to her work appearing in music and literature across Latin America. This novel, published posthumously, is a testament to her enduring legacy. With its unflinching exploration of the human condition, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in psychological fiction and world literature.
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