Vasquez, Juan Gabriel

Songs for the Flames

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ISBN 13:
9781529405477
author:
Vasquez, Juan Gabriel
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
MacLehose Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£9.56

Description

Juan Gabriel Vásquez's Songs for the Flames is a searing collection of stories that explore the lasting impact of violence on individuals and communities. Through intricate structures and patient pacing, Vásquez probes the complexities of human experience, revealing lives forever changed by traumatic events. The characters in these stories are all touched by violence, some directly, others tangentially, yet each is irrevocably altered by their experiences. Translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean, this powerful work showcases Vásquez's mastery as a storyteller and his ability to craft morally complex narratives that linger long after the final page is turned. With its nuanced exploration of human emotion and experience, Songs for the Flames is a thought-provoking read that will stay with you long after finishing the book.

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