Description
In César Aira's compact yet potent novel, Varamo, we are plunged into a single, transformative afternoon and evening in the life of a nondescript civil servant. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Colón, Panama, the narrative unfolds with a dreamlike logic, introducing a cast of eccentric characters including a madman demanding phantom debts and Varamo's own Chinese immigrant mother. Through a series of encounters and observations, the novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the surreal nature of everyday existence. Aira masterfully employs his signature style, weaving literary artifice with profound philosophical inquiry, creating a work that is both a thrilling narrative and a profound meditation on the human condition.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Pub.
Published Jan 1, 2012
89 pages
ISBN: 9780811217415
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First Published
2002
Language
spa
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