Description

A modern epic of rare lyricism, this novel follows Abel as he pursues three women—each distinct in temperament, distance, and allure—across Europe. Structured with intricate design, the narrative unfolds through interrelated plot lines arranged around a Latin palindrome and a spiral framework, turning courtship into a meditation on desire, perception, and the stories we tell ourselves. As Abel moves from encounter to encounter, the book blends romance with philosophical inquiry, exploring how intimacy is shaped by language, memory, and the elusive nature of understanding. With Osman Lins’s distinctive, architectonic style, the result is both a grand-scale narrative and a carefully crafted literary puzzle that rewards close attention without sacrificing emotional momentum.

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paperback

Barral Ediciones

Published Jan 1, 1975

415 pages

ISBN: 8421103369

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First Published

1973

Language

por

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