Clarice Lispector's last novel, published after her death in 1978, takes the form of a dialogue between an Author and Angela Pralini, a character he has created. The Author calls her into being, speaks to her, and sometimes loses control of her, and the text is made up of fragments, notes, reflections, and thoughts about writing, death, and existence. Rather than a regular plot, the book offers a continuous exploration of the relationship between a creator and creation, with a lyrical, philosophical tone.
It is for readers who already know Lispector, or who enjoy experimental fiction and reflective prose. It offers an unusual meditation on what it means to give life to a character.
Deep, inward-looking, contemplative, open-ended and thought-provoking; a demanding read.
Best for readers like The Wisdom Collector. Which reader are you?
- ISBN
- 9789896413361
- Language
- PT
