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The Book of Embraces
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Book of Embraces
Parable, paradox, anecdote, dream, and autobiography blend into an exuberant world view and affirmation of human possibility.
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Parable, paradox, anecdote, dream, and autobiography blend into an exuberant world view and affirmation of human possibility.
The Book of Embraces by Eduardo Galeano masterfully intertwines stories that celebrate the richness and complexity of life. Each element contributes to an overall narrative that challenges readers to ponder the depth and potential of human experience.
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The Book of Embraces by Eduardo Galeano is praised for its unique, mosaic-like storytelling, drawing comparisons to the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Isabel Allende. John Leonard describes it as a vibrant mural in words, while Alan Ryan highlights Galeano's exploration of the diverse aspects of human life and love, showcasing his remarkable narrative artistry.
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ISBN: 9780393308556
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 January 1993
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Contributors:
- Translated by Cedric Belfrage
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 257g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
Eduardo Galeano (1940—2015) was the author of Open Veins of Latin America, Days and Nights of Love and War, The Book of Embraces, We Say No, and other works. Cedric Belfrage was an author, journalist, translator, and co-founder of the radical weekly newspaper the National Guardian. English by birth, he was deported by the U.S. government back to England in 1955, and later became the translator for the Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano.
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