Made up of two novellas, this thought-provoking book about the
duality of self explores the common yet unsettling out-of-body
experience of looking in a mirror and not recognizing the face that
gazes back, of feeling like a spectator in one's own life, or even
of remembering past actions that seem completely incongruous with
one's disposition. The first novella begins with the narrator's
encounter with his other self as he sits at the foot of his bed, a
seemingly innocuous event that leads to a series of alternating
narratives revealing a slew of eccentric characters in bizarre
situations. The second half of this postmodern volume explores a
female author's inner metamorphosis as she transforms into both a
famous Japanese writer and a notary's clerk, all the while visiting
mystical settings and encountering mythical beings. The two tales
come together to unsettle and fascinate readers as they themselves
explore their multiple inner selves. "Consistiendo de dos novelas
cortas, este libro invita a reflexionar sobre la dualidad del ser
al explorar la experiencia comun pero inquietante de mirarse en un
espejo y no reconocerse, o de sentirse como un espectador en su
propia vida o aun de recordar acciones pasadas que aparentan ser
completamente incongruentes con el temperamento propio. La primera
novela breve comienza con el encuentro del narrador con su otro yo
mientras se reposa al pie de su cama, un evento aparentemente
inocuo que lleva a una serie de narrativas alternantes que revelan
una coleccion de personajes excentricos en situaciones extranas. La
segunda parte de este volumen postmoderno explora la metamorfosis
interna de una autora mientras se transforma tanto en una famosa
escritora japonesa como en una pasante de notario, todo mientras
visita lugares misticos y se encuentra con seres miticos. Los dos
relatos se unen para trastornar y fascinar al lector mientras el
mismo explora sus multiples yos internos."
General
Imprint: |
Sexto Piso Editorial
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Narrativa Sexto Piso |
Release date: |
October 2012 |
First published: |
October 2012 |
Authors: |
Mario Bellatin
|
Dimensions: |
226 x 145 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-84-96867-88-8 |
Languages: |
Spanish
|
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
84-96867-88-9 |
Barcode: |
9788496867888 |
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