Description
César Aira's "Birthday" is a novel that begins with a man contemplating his fiftieth birthday, a seemingly ordinary milestone that quickly spirals into the extraordinary. As the narrator reflects on his life, the narrative embarks on a series of Aira's signature unexpected detours, weaving together profound observations on literature, art, and the very nature of existence. This work showcases Aira's unique ability to transform the mundane into the magical, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the boundless possibilities of the human imagination.
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paperback
New Directions
Published Feb 26, 2019
88 pages
ISBN: 9780811219099
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First Published
2019
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
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