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Under the Jaguar Sun
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Under the Jaguar Sun, available for the first time in Penguin Modern Classics, takes readers on a mesmerising journey through three distinct tales that explore the senses and their profound connections to human experience.
In the first story, a couple embarks on an epicurean journey across Mexico, tantalised by the idea of a particular ingredient that evokes ancient rituals of human sacrifice. Their adventure is a tantalising exploration of taste and its historical echoes.
Meanwhile, in another tale, a king, delicately poised on his throne, relies solely on the sounds that enfold him. The familiar patterns of these sounds hold the fragile peace in his kingdom, guarding him from the uprisings plotted by the conspirators that lurk around him.
Lastly, delight in the sensual chase of three men, each desperately in search of the mysterious scents associated with women who have captivated them. From a Count frequenting Madame Odile's perfumery to a London drummer navigating past lifeless, splayed bodies, their quests illuminate the power of scent, memory, and desire.
Under the Jaguar Sun is a testament to Italo Calvino's brilliance in weaving stories that are both sensory and cerebral, inviting readers to ponder the myriad ways in which the senses shape our understanding of the world.
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Under the Jaguar Sun is praised for the intense pleasure it brings through its stories, showcasing Italo Calvino's imaginative prowess. The tales are noted for their organic perfection, almost as if they crafted themselves naturally.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141189727
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 May 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by William Weaver
- Revised by Martin McLaughlin
- Translated by William Weaver
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 79g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Italo Calvino (Author) Italo Calvino (1923-1985), one of Italy's finest postwar writers, has delighted readers around the world with his deceptively simple, fable-like stories. Calvino was born in Cuba in 1923 and raised in San Remo, Italy; he fought for the Italian Resistance from 1943-45. His major works include Cosmicomics (1968), Invisible Cities (1972), and If on a winter's night a traveler (1979). He died in Siena in 1985.
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