The Purity of a Pig
Translated by Jennifer L. Denhard
(Sprache: Englisch)
The Purity of a Pig is an economical but complex psychological novel, a skillful blend of tragedy and irony. It is the story of Sergi Vilalta, who is caught between his rigid principles as an uncompromising author and his overwhelming desire to write a...
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The Purity of a Pig is an economical but complex psychological novel, a skillful blend of tragedy and irony. It is the story of Sergi Vilalta, who is caught between his rigid principles as an uncompromising author and his overwhelming desire to write a novel in which all immoral acts are not only possible, but are perfectly natural, as manifestations of the vital human spirit. To fulfill his mission, Vilalta is forced to accept a grant from a "beneficent" foundation, which he at first mistrusts and later learns do despise. The force of the unfolding tragedy is seasoned, if not tempered, by a subtly administered yet relentless send-up of the literary industry.
Autoren-Porträt von Jennifer Denhard
The Author: Carles Casajuana was born in Sant Cugat, Barcelona. He is a diplomat currently posted in Madrid. Besides The Purity of a Pig («La Puresa del Porc,» Edicions dels Quaderns Crema, 1990), his published novels include: Tap d'escopeta (Ed. Quaderns Crema, 1987), Bondage (Ed. Quaderns Crema, 1989), and Punt de Fuga (Ed. Quaderns Crema, 1992). In addition, he has published short stories and numerous articles for various newspapers and magazines in Barcelona.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jennifer Denhard
- 1996, Neuausg., 72 Seiten, Maße: 15,1 x 22,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Übersetzer: Jennifer L. Denhard
- Verlag: Peter Lang
- ISBN-10: 0820427934
- ISBN-13: 9780820427935
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.1996
Sprache:
Englisch
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The secret of 'The Purity of a Pig' is its lightweight demeanor, which lulls the reader fairly far into the story before overwhelming him with a totally unexpected force, a secret shared by many great novels. (Pau Joan Hernandez, Diari de Barcelona) Casajuana is capable of enticing the reader by cleverly counterbalancing a highly complex narrative with a terse, down-to-earth style. (Peter Cocozella, World Literature Today) Casjuana's humor does not relent for a single moment. (Jordi Llavina, El 3 de Vuit)
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"The secret of 'The Purity of a Pig' is its lightweight demeanor, which lulls the reader fairly far into the story before overwhelming him with a totally unexpected force, a secret shared by many great novels." (Pau Joan Hernández, Diari de Barcelona)"Casajuana is capable of enticing the reader by cleverly counterbalancing a highly complex narrative with a terse, down-to-earth style." (Peter Cocozella, World Literature Today)
"Casjuana's humor does not relent for a single moment." (Jordi Llavina, El 3 de Vuit)
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