Trafalgar

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Trafalgar by Angélica Gorodischer is a collection of interconnected stories featuring the adventurous intergalactic trader, Trafalgar Medrano. Set in a richly imagined universe, the tales chronicle his exploits and business dealings across various planets, blending elements of science fiction and satire. Through Trafalgar's captivating and often humorous narrative, themes of culture, politics, and human nature are explored in intriguing ways.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring richly imagined worlds filled with adventure and intrigue. Its vibrant storytelling and unique narrative style bring to life a fascinating universe that challenges conventional genres, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate innovative and thought-provoking fiction.

Trafalgar

When Trafalgar's in town his friends know that even though the coffee might be terrible, the stories will be great.

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Description

Don't rush Trafalgar Medrano when he starts telling you about his latest intergalactic sales trip. He likes to stretch things out over precisely seven coffees. No one knows whether he actually travels to the stars, but he tells the best tall tales in the city, so why doubt him?

Trafalgar is Angélica Gorodischer's second novel to be translated into English. Her first, Kalpa Imperial, was selected for the New York Times summer reading list.

Angélica Gorodischer lives in Rosario, Argentina. She has received many awards, most recently the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781618730329

Publisher: Small Beer Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Small Beer Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Amalia Gladhart

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 256

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Anglica Gorodischer Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Angelica Gorodischer, daughter of the writer Angelica de Arcal, was born in 1929 in Buenos Aires and has lived most of her life in Rosario, Argentina. From her first book of stories, she has displayed a mastery of science-fiction themes, handled with her own personal slant, and exemplary of the South American fantasy tradition. She has received many awards for her work including most recently the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award.