Description
In this groundbreaking novel, Horacio Oliveira navigates the labyrinthine streets of Paris and Buenos Aires, caught between intellectual pursuits and existential ennui. Following a personal tragedy, his journey takes him through a series of bizarre and profound encounters, from a circus of performing animals to the quiet desperation of a mental institution. Cortázar masterfully blends philosophical inquiry with a freewheeling narrative, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world. With its innovative structure and vibrant prose, Hopscotch invites readers to question the very nature of storytelling and reality.
Available Editions
paperback
Pantheon Books
Published Jan 1, 1987
564 pages
ISBN: 9780394752846
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Details
First Published
1963
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar.