Julio Cortazar invents three kinds of creatures: cronopios, who are dreamy, disorganized, and creative; famas, who are orderly and conventional; and esperanzas, who are dull and passive. Through short vignettes he describes how they live, meet, and misunderstand each other, with instructions for odd tasks such as how to wind a watch, how to climb stairs, and how to cry. Playful and absurd, the pieces mix fable, satire, and poetry.
Readers who like short, imaginative texts and surrealist humor will find it an irresistible book to dip into. It suits fans of Borges and of Latin American fantasy.
Deep, contemplative, open-ended and thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Wisdom Collector. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Punto de Lectura
- ISBN
- 9786071107916
- Language
- ES
