Description
César Aira's *Shantytown* plunges into the heart of Buenos Aires, exploring the stark contrast between an elegant city and its hidden, often invisible, slums. The narrative centers on Calle Bonorino, a street that serves as a microcosm of this societal divide, separating affluent neighborhoods from the impoverished shantytown. Through a noir-inflected plot, Aira masterfully plays with themes of invisibility, shame, and mystery, drawing the reader into a world where perception and reality blur. This novella, characteristic of Aira's intellectually driven style, offers a compelling, albeit unsettling, glimpse into the unseen corners of urban life.
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paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2013
162 pages
ISBN: 9780811219112
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First Published
2013
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
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