Description
This novel plunges into the inner world of Joana, a young woman marked by an untamed spirit and a profound sense of otherness. From her solitary childhood, where she crafts verses for her father, to the complexities of a loveless marriage, the narrative traces her journey through burgeoning desire and simmering rage. Lispector masterfully explores themes of identity, alienation, and the search for authentic connection in a world that often fails to understand the wild heart within. The prose is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the raw intensity of Joana's existential quest.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions
Published Jan 1, 2012
194 pages
ISBN: 9780811220026
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Details
First Published
1943
Language
eng
Translation
From: por
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