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Julio Cortazar
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Number of Pages
368
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a refined short story collection that blends precise realism with dreamlike invention, a literary fiction anthology built of thirty-five standalone tales. Its central impulse is to tilt perception, weaving the ordinary with the uncanny so readers question what is possible. Designed for readers who enjoy surreal, thought-provoking fiction, the tone is seductive, eerie, and quietly human.
Each tale unfolds as a complete, story-led journeyโcompact in craft, expansive in mood and implication. The writing pairs crisp observation with uncanny twists, guiding readers through intimate rooms, transformed landscapes, and moments where memory and reality collide. The reading experience invites careful attention and rewards revisits, as connections reveal themselves across the collection.
The stories place ordinary people at the edge of the extraordinary, using sharp wit and subtle dread to explore memory, desire, identity, and fear. Dream logic reshapes boundaries and outcomes, producing readings that feel both provocative and deeply affecting.
After finishing, readers gain a heightened sense of how perception shapes experience, a lingering sense of wonder, and a willingness to see the extraordinary in the everyday. The collection leaves a lasting impression that invites curiosity and offers a fresh lens on the world.
Product Details
Author
Julio Cortazar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
9781784875855
ISBN
9781784875855
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2.2x19.7cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 799
โน 760
โน 39 Off