Arenas, Reinaldo

The Assault

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ISBN 13:: 9780140157185
author:: Arenas, Reinaldo
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1995
Pages:: 176
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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The Assault A Novel by Reinaldo Arenas is a haunting and darkly humorous novel that paints a picture of a dehumanized society where homosexuality is a crime punishable by death. Narrated by a hate-filled government torturer, the story follows his travels through a shadowland as he hunts down whisperers, sexual deviants, and dissidents. In this final volume of Arenas's "secret history of Cuba", the lines between reality and nightmare are blurred, and language itself becomes a rare commodity. The result is a Kafka-esque tale that is both harrowing and entertaining. This novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition in a world where freedom of expression is suppressed. With its unique blend of dark humor and social commentary, it is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in literary fiction and the LGBTQ+ experience.

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