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Empty Words (Paperback)
Annie McDermott; Mario Levrero
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An eccentric novelist decides to go back to basics on his journey
of self- improvement: he will strip out the literary aspect of his
writing and simply improve his handwriting. The novelist begins to
keep a notebook of handwriting exercises, hoping that if he is able
to improve his penmanship, his personal character will also
improve. What begins as a mere physical exercise becomes
involuntarily coloured by humorous reflections and tender anecdotes
about living, writing, and the sense - and nonsense - of existence.
The first book by Mario Levrero to be translated into English,
Empty Words is the perfect introduction to a major author and a
significant point of reference in Latin American writing today.
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The Luminous Novel (Paperback)
Mario Levrero; Translated by Annie McDermott
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'Perhaps the luminous novel is this thing that I started writing
today, just now. Maybe these sheets of paper are a warm-up
exercise. [...] But it's quite possible that if I go on writing -
as I usually do - with no plan, although this time I know very well
what I want to say, things will start to take shape, to come
together. I can feel the familiar taste of a literary adventure in
my throat. I'll take that as confirmation, then, and start
describing what I think was the beginning of my spiritual awakening
- though nobody should expect religious sermons at this point;
they'll come later. It all began with some ruminations prompted by
a dog.' A writer attempts to complete the novel for which he has
been awarded a big fat Guggenheim grant, though for a long time he
succeeds mainly in procrastinating - getting an electrician to
rewire his living room so he can reposition his computer, buying an
armchair, or rather, two: 'In one, you can't possibly read: it's
uncomfortable and your back ends up crooked and sore. In the other,
you can't possibly relax: the hard backrest means you have to sit
up straight and pay attention, which makes it ideal if you want to
read.' Insomniacs, romantics and anyone who's ever written (or
failed to write) will fall in love with this compelling masterpiece
told by a true original, with all his infuriating faults, charming
wit and intriguing musings.
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Sleepy Stories (Hardcover)
Mario Levrero; Illustrated by Diego Bianki; Translated by Alicia Lopez
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