Description
In these luminous, tightly observed pieces, a series of small, seemingly ordinary moments opens into startling inner revelation. A woman’s gaze on a vase of roses after a breakdown, the frictions of a mother and daughter, a man’s abandonment of a dog, and the presence of an animal in a zoo each become a doorway into mystery—where perception, memory, and desire collide. Clarice Lispector’s distinctive style turns everyday life into a kind of spiritual inquiry, probing identity, tenderness, and the fragile boundaries between self and world. With psychological intensity and lyrical precision, this collection invites readers to feel how devastation and delight can emerge from the same quiet instant.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241630846
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Details
First Published
1939
Language
eng
Translation
From: por
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