Description
In nineteenth-century Argentina, a delicate woman of indeterminate origins, known as Ema, is captured and forced into a life of adaptation on the fringes of civilization. As she navigates a world dominated by men and raw circumstances, Ema reinvents the very notion of captivity, turning it to her advantage through a vertiginous play between reality and imagination. César Aira's signature style brings to life a wondrous and curious world, exploring themes of race, culture, and the complex nature of human freedom. This novel offers a unique perspective on historical events, delving into the wilderness of humanity with poetic prose and subtle socio-economic reflections.
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paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2016
231 pages
ISBN: 9780811219105
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
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