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By Clarice Lispector
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A glance, a tram, a man chewing gum—and suddenly nothing holds. In this luminous story, Clarice Lispector captures the instant when the ordinary breaks open and the self no longer feels secure. What emerges is not drama but revelation: a world at once more alive and... Read More
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Clarice Lispector captures the instant when the ordinary breaks open and the self no longer feels secure. What emerges is not drama but revelation: a world at once more alive and more unbearable.

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A glance, a tram, a man chewing gum—and suddenly nothing holds. In this luminous story, Clarice Lispector captures the instant when the ordinary breaks open and the self no longer feels secure.

What emerges is not drama but revelation: a world at once more alive and more unbearable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781971559261

Publisher: ERIS

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: ERIS

Contributors:

  • Translated by Katrina Dodson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 18

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About the Author

Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian novelist and short story writer, widely considered one of the most original voices in twentieth-century literature. Her work is known for its intense focus on consciousness, perception, and the inner life.

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