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Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady

By Clarice Lispector
Penguin Classics
Series: Penguin Modern
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Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady by Clarice Lispector explores the life of a young woman fascinated by the small, yet significant experiences in her daily life. Through a series of vignettes, it delves into her introspective thoughts and emotional landscapes, capturing the interplay between her internal reflections and the outer world. The narrative is rich with lyrical prose, revealing profound insights into human consciousness and existence.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate vivid, lyrical prose and are drawn to introspective narratives that delve into the complexities of human emotions and consciousness. With its exploration of identity, desire, and existential musings, it’s perfect for readers who relish deep, philosophical themes intertwined with rich, evocative storytelling.

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Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady offers tales of desire and madness from this giant of Brazilian literature.

"The morning became a long, drawn-out afternoon that became depthless night dawning innocently through the house."

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Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady by Clarice Lispector is often praised for its evocative and lyrical prose, showcasing Lispector's unique narrative style. It delves into themes of introspection and the complexity of human emotions, often capturing the inner world of its characters with profound depth. Readers appreciate the dreamlike quality of the stories, along with their capacity to provoke thought and introspection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241337608

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Katrina Dodson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 46g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Clarice Lispector (Author) Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian novelist and short-story writer. Her innovation in fiction brought her international renown. She was born in the Ukraine in 1920, but in the aftermath of World War I and the Russian Civil War, the family fled to Romania and eventually Brazil. She published her first novel, Near to the Wildheart, in 1943, when she was just twenty-three, and the next year was awarded the Gra a Aranha Prize for the best first novel. She died in 1977, shortly after the publication of her final novel, The Hour of the Star.

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