Description
In the tumultuous landscape of 1970s Mexico City, two young poets, Arturo Belano and Ulises Lima, ignite a literary revolution known as visceral realism. Their search for a lost poet soon spirals into a decades-long odyssey across continents, pursued by unseen forces and entangled with a vibrant cast of characters. From the dusty deserts of Mexico to the bustling streets of Europe and the war-torn landscapes of Africa, their journey becomes a sprawling exploration of art, love, violence, and the elusive nature of truth. Bolaño masterfully weaves a narrative tapestry that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, creating a profound meditation on the power of literature and the human condition.
Available Editions
paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Apr 3, 2007
592 pages
ISBN: 9780374191481
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño.