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Clarice Lispector
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Number of Pages
400
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary fiction novella presented in a lyrical, contemplative voice. It follows a man on the run from the city who, driven by hunger and a longing for purpose, wanders into a vast Brazilian landscape and finds work at a remote ranch run by two women. The central themes are destiny, self-discovery, and the way harsh physical surroundings mirror interior longing. Ideal for adult readers who appreciate atmospheric, philosophical fiction and rich, enigmatic prose.
Presented as a story-led, text-driven journey, the narrative blends realism with dreamlike imagery. The heat, the land, and the quiet, precise language create a mood of expectancy as the protagonist toils under the sun and slowly opens to change. The setting and the intimate questions at play invite readers to dwell in ambiguity rather than seek quick answers. The work’s mystic undertones and psychological insight offer a reading experience that rewards reflection.
Readers move through the book through carefully paced scenes that feel almost ritual. The ranch’s two women provide a counterpoint to the wanderer’s restlessness, offering hospitality, constraint, and a hint of mystery. The writing leans into a blend of realism and subtle mysticism, inviting multiple interpretations rather than delivering a single verdict.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper sense of destiny’s mystery and the way nature can mirror inner transformation. The work invites curiosity, quiet contemplation, and a lasting impression of how resilience and wonder can emerge from uncertainty.
Product Details
Author
Clarice Lispector
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
9780241371350
ISBN
9780241371350
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x2.3x19.9cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off