Description
A novelist, haunted by the Holocaust and the inadequacy of words to capture its horror, embarks on an ambitious and unconventional project. He decides to write a play, a seemingly absurd endeavor to process unimaginable tragedy, featuring a donkey and a howler monkey as its protagonists. Through their unlikely partnership and their own experiences of survival and loss, the play delves into the profound challenges of bearing witness and finding meaning in the face of overwhelming darkness. This narrative is a poignant exploration of memory, storytelling, and the enduring power of connection, even when words fail.
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paperback
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Published Jan 1, 2010
197 pages
ISBN: 9781400069262
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel.