The Society of Reluctant Dreamers
Description
In this mesmerizing novel, Daniel Benchimol, a man whose waking life is overshadowed by vivid dreams, stumbles upon a collection of photographs capturing the subconscious visions of a mysterious artist named Moira. As Daniel delves deeper into these dreamlike images, the lines between his own nocturnal adventures and Moira's artistic interpretations begin to blur, leading him on an obsessive quest to uncover her story. Their intertwined journeys explore the profound connection between dreams, memory, and the elusive nature of reality, set against the backdrop of Angola's complex post-independence landscape. Agualusa masterfully weaves a narrative that probes the illusions of peace and freedom, inviting readers into a world where the subconscious holds the key to understanding the past and present.
Available Editions
paperback
Steerforth Press
Published Jan 1, 2020
300 pages
ISBN: 9781939810489
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
por
Translation
From: por
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