Carrington, Leonora
The Hearing Trumpet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681374642
- author:
- Carrington, Leonora
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13 x 1.8 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Women, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Hearing Trumpet is a surrealist novel by Leonora Carrington, a master of the genre. This witty and celebratory work follows the journey of a nonagenarian heroine, a vegetarian named Marian Leatherby, who embarks on a quest to restore the Holy Grail to its rightful owner, the Goddess Venus. With a unique blend of humor and absurdity, the novel takes the reader on a wild ride through time and space. Guided by Marian's unexpected heroism, the story begins in a comfortable Mexican city and ends with a man-made apocalypse that promises a new beginning. Along the way, the protagonist encounters a self-improvement cult and a cross-dressing Abbess, leading to a most curious old-age home. This is a novel that will appeal to readers looking for a unique and thought-provoking read. With its blend of fantasy, humor, and feminist themes, The Hearing Trumpet is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in surrealist literature.
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