Fernandez, Nona
Voyager: Constellations of Memory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914198441
- author:
- Fernandez, Nona
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Daunt Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 19.7 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Constellations of Memory by Nona Fernández In the Atacama Desert, a place of breathtaking astronomical observation, a dark chapter in Chile's history unfolded in 1973. Twenty-six people were executed by Pinochet's Caravan of Death. Decades later, a petition emerged to dedicate a constellation's stars to their memory. Nona Fernández, a prominent figure in Chilean society, was asked to write a message to their families. This experience sparked a profound exploration of her own life, weaving together the narrative of her mother's illness with stories of the cosmos and her country. As her mother's brain activity was mapped, the glowing neurons on screen evoked the night sky, illuminating memories into a complex stellar tapestry. Fernández's autobiographical work braids together astronomy, astrology, neuroscience, and memory, family history, and national history, creating a deeply personal and powerful account. This book is a testament to the enduring power of memory and the importance of preserving the truth, even in the face of adversity. Through its unique blend of personal narrative and celestial imagery, The Constellations of Memory confirms Nona Fernández as a major chronicler of our time.
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