Description
In the decaying port town of Santa Maria, Larsen, a man adrift in his own life, is offered a seemingly redemptive position as general manager of a derelict shipyard. This role, however, becomes a labyrinth of futility, a stark reflection of his own stalled ambitions and the pervasive sense of decay surrounding him. As Larsen grapples with the elusive owner and the ghosts of his past, the novel delves into the corrosive nature of unfulfilled desires and the quiet desperation that can permeate ordinary lives. Onetti masterfully crafts a somber atmosphere, exploring themes of alienation, the search for meaning, and the profound disappointment that can arise from the pursuit of respectability in a world that offers little.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Jun 1, 1968
ISBN: 9789997555342
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
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