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An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures

By Clarice Lispector
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector delves into the emotional journey of a woman named Lóri. It explores her personal growth and the complexities of love and human connection, as she navigates a profound and introspective path towards self-discovery and meaningful relationships. Through poetic prose, Lispector captures the inner struggles and triumphs of her character's transformative experience.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in existential themes and poetic prose that delves into the complexities of the human psyche. It offers a deep exploration of love and self-discovery, providing a rich and immersive experience that is thoughtfully crafted and emotionally resonant.

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An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures

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A boundary-breaking, riveting romance narrative from the seminal Brazilian writer, Clarice Lispector.

A lonely woman in Rio de Janeiro makes a connection that will change her life. Ulisses, a mysterious man, has penetrated her soul and turned her inside out.

An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures is a devastating novel of the interior, of a woman yearning to love, of the ultimate unknowability of the other in a relationship, of the cosmic changes that enrich us and destroy us at the dawn of love.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Clarice Lispector's book, a notable entry in general fiction, captivates readers with its brilliant and unique style, earning praise for its originality as if she's writing in a completely new way. The narrative deeply explores themes of love and patience, suggesting that love lies in the spaces between moments. Acclaimed by critics, it stands out as a powerful work by one of the great writers of the last century.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241371367

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stefan Tobler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 160

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Clarice Lispector Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Romance Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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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