Ocampo, Silvina

The Impostor: and Other Stories

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ISBN 13:: 9781788168793
author:: Ocampo, Silvina
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Serpent's Tail
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13 x 2.6 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Whimsical and sinister, Silvina Ocampo's stories are a masterclass in subtlety. Each tale is a delicate balance of light and darkness, with unexpected twists that will leave you unsettled.

Within these pages, you'll find three unsettling narratives that explore the complexities of human experience. A thief's ill-fated visit to a psychic's home, a bride's identity subsumed by her predecessor, and two men who swap lives for a change of pace - each story is a nuanced exploration of the human condition.

Silvina Ocampo's writing is a precise instrument, capable of cutting deep without ever feeling heavy-handed. Her stories are a testament to the power of subtlety in fiction, inviting you to immerse yourself in their eerie world.

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