The Mouth of the Earth (Paperback)

For Manuel Rivas, words are the most sensitive of creatures. In the same way that frogs or glow-worms are the first to manifest signs of pollution in the natural environment, words suffer as a result of corruption in the socio-political sphere. In his work as journalist, writer of fiction, poetry or essays, he is consistent in his role as custodian of all sensitive creatures; his writings document historical damage and alert us to potential future harm to our natural, linguistic and political eco-systems. "Rivas is, without doubt, the most important figure (and the best known) in contemporary Galician literature [...]. His fictions bear the tone of an oral tale." -Alberto Manguel "Manuel Rivas is an important storyteller because he is sensitive and has an incredible ear, which, in his fiction, is allied to great integrity." -John Berger "Rivas is an indisputable classic" -The Scotsman "An author who knows how to introduce poetry, not only in his phrasing, but also in his way of seeing the world." - Raphaelle Rerolle, Le Monde

General

Imprint:	Shearsman Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2019
Authors:	Manuel Rivas
Translators:	Lorna Shaughnessy
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	94
ISBN-13:	978-1-84861-623-3
Subtitles:	Gallegan
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-84861-623-6
Barcode:	9781848616233

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