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New Directions, known for discovering contemporary literary giants like W. G. Sebald and Roberto Bolaño, presents a showcase anthology featuring groundbreaking fiction from around the globe. Terrestrial Intelligence compiles exceptional works from renowned authors such as Sebald, described as "one of the most gripping writers imaginable," and Bolaño, hailed as "his generation's premier Latin-American writer." The anthology also highlights the provocative Victor Pelevin and the remarkable Yoko Tawada, alongside other notable voices like Antonio Tabucchi, recognized as "the most original voice in the new generation of Italian writers," and Javier Marías, considered "Spain's best bait for the Nobel Prize." With contributions from around the world—including Argentina, Brazil, China, and Russia—this collection offers a fresh perspective on these countries through literature. New Directions, described as "long struggling and long astonishing," continues to present international literary treasures, with Terrestrial Intelligence serving as a convenient sampler of its rich catalog. This anthology is designed to elevate the visibility of diverse voices and stories, echoing the sentiment that literary merit often requires a push into the public eye.
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Terrestrial Intelligence, Barbara Epler
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2006
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
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- Titolo
- Terrestrial Intelligence
- Sottotitolo
- International Fiction Now from New Directions
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Barbara Epler
- Pubblicato
- 2006
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 406
- ISBN10
- 0811216500
- ISBN13
- 9780811216500
- Serie
- Categoria
- Descrizione
- New Directions, known for discovering contemporary literary giants like W. G. Sebald and Roberto Bolaño, presents a showcase anthology featuring groundbreaking fiction from around the globe. Terrestrial Intelligence compiles exceptional works from renowned authors such as Sebald, described as "one of the most gripping writers imaginable," and Bolaño, hailed as "his generation's premier Latin-American writer." The anthology also highlights the provocative Victor Pelevin and the remarkable Yoko Tawada, alongside other notable voices like Antonio Tabucchi, recognized as "the most original voice in the new generation of Italian writers," and Javier Marías, considered "Spain's best bait for the Nobel Prize." With contributions from around the world—including Argentina, Brazil, China, and Russia—this collection offers a fresh perspective on these countries through literature. New Directions, described as "long struggling and long astonishing," continues to present international literary treasures, with Terrestrial Intelligence serving as a convenient sampler of its rich catalog. This anthology is designed to elevate the visibility of diverse voices and stories, echoing the sentiment that literary merit often requires a push into the public eye.