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Clarice Lispector
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a translated literary fiction novella that follows a privileged sculptor in Rio de Janeiro who faces a profound existential crisis after a startling encounter with a small insect. Central themes include identity, language, and the ethics of transgression, inviting readers to examine how meaning is formed in everyday life. Intended for adult readers and fans of fearless, language-driven fiction, the tone is quiet, unsettling, and luminous, inviting thoughtful reflection.
The narrative is story-led but deeply interior, built on spare, precise prose and rich symbolic imagery. As a work of literary fiction and translated literature, it offers a reading experience that is immersive, reflective, and intensely sensory, asking readers to consider how words shape perception and how the self can fracture under the weight of the unknown.
Readers journey through a sequence of tightly focused introspections in a single, claustrophobic setting. The book stands out for its lucid yet enigmatic language, its willingness to dwell in ambiguity, and its capacity to transform a single moment into a broader meditation on existence. While character-driven, the prose resists conventional plot beats, rewarding careful rereading and personal interpretation.
After finishing, readers emerge with a sharpened awareness of how language can refract reality and illuminate the deepest questions of who we are. The experience leaves a haunting, lasting impression that encourages curiosity, empathy, and ongoing contemplation of existence.
Product Details
Author
Clarice Lispector
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
208
Language
English
SKU
9780141197357
ISBN
9780141197357
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.3x19.9cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 599
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