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The Book of Sand and Shakespeare's Memory by Jorge Luis Borges is a collection of short stories that delve into hidden worlds, evoking distant sadness and mystery in readers. Borges' writing style is described as calm, quiet, yet unsettling and thought-provoking, taking readers on a journey through fantastical plots that pay homage to other literary giants like H.G. Wells and H.P. Lovecraft. The stories cover themes such as the perfect one-word poem, a book with no end, and the complexities of Shakespeare's memory, showcasing Borges' ability to captivate readers with brevity and clarity.
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Save:Fire on the Mountain by Anita Desai is a poignant tale that delves into the lives of Nanda Kaul, an elderly widow, and her great granddaughter Raka. The story unfolds as Nanda reluctantly takes in Raka, leading to a clash of personalities between the reclusive Nanda and the independent Raka. As the narrative progresses, the reader is drawn into the complexities and sadness of the characters' lives, exploring themes of duty, obligation, solitude, and the changing dynamics of human relationships. Desai's writing style, described as sheer poetry, skillfully portrays the emotional turmoil and introspection of the characters, culminating in a powerful and gut-wrenching conclusion.
NANDA KAUL PAUSED under the pine trees to take in their scented sibilance and listen to the cicadas fiddling invisibly under the mesh of pine needles when she saw the postman slowly winding his way al... - #3
Save:"Against the Grain" by Joris-Karl Huysmans is described as a decadent quasi-novel that delves into the mind of the reclusive nobleman Des Esseintes. The protagonist's increasing despondency with his contemporary age leads him to abandon the world and submerge himself in art in all its forms. is said to capture the mal de siècle mindset with a heavy emphasis on aestheticism, introducing the reader to solitary decadence that is both absorbing and practically claustrophobic.
'Log of the S.S. The Mrs. Unguentine' by Stanley Crawford is a unique literary voyage narrated by Mrs. Unguentine, who recounts her life with Mr. Unguentine aboard a barge turned floating garden. The story delves into their dead marriage, endless voyage, and phantom husband, all set in a lush organic architecture filled with Rube Goldberg-esque ideas and botanical color. Through Mrs. Unguentine's log entries, the reader is taken on a journey that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, exploring themes of solitude, interdependence, sustainable living, and the complexities of long-term relationships.
Unguentine, suicide, the business card, the barge, alcoholic’s leap into the sea, bottle, grey lips, boughs dragging in sea currents. So goes the sequence, the awful chain, and between my despair at n...- #5
Save:Three To See The King by Magnus Mills is a fable-like narrative that follows a man living alone in a tin house in a desolate landscape. His solitary life is disrupted when a woman named Mary Petrie arrives, leading to changes in his routine and interactions with his neighbors. As the story unfolds, the protagonist becomes entangled in the allure of a charismatic figure named Michael Hawkins, prompting reflections on themes of companionship, individualism, belief, and societal influences. The book is characterized by Magnus Mills' sparse and deadpan writing style, offering a unique and thought-provoking exploration of human nature in a surreal setting.
I live in a house built entirely from tin, with four tin walls, a roof of tin, a chimney and door. Entirely from tin. My house has no windows because there's nothing to see. Oh, there are shutters tha... - #6
Save:Rachel Cusk's 'Second Place' is a novel that delves into the life of M, a middle-aged woman who invites the artist L to stay at her isolated house in the hopes of finding inspiration and forming a connection. However, things take a complicated turn when L arrives with his partner, leading to conflicts and introspections on art, relationships, and self-discovery. The book is written in a reflective and introspective style, exploring themes of identity, art, and human nature through the lens of M's experiences and interactions with the characters.
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Save:'Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom' by John O'Donohue explores the concept of soul friendship and the cyclical nature of life through intimate and poetic language. O'Donohue delves into themes of solitude, friendship, love, and death, tracing the phases of the cycle in a way that brings these abstract concepts closer to the reader's understanding. His writing style is described as fresh, vibrant, and contemplative, inviting readers to contemplate on the mysteries of life and the human experience.
If you have ever had occasion to be out early in the morning before the dawn breaks, you will have noticed that the darkest time of night is immediately before dawn. The darkness deepens and becomes m... 'The Sanatorium under the Sign of the Hourglass' by Bruno Schulz is a collection of short stories that delve into surreal and fantastical themes while deeply observing the natural world. Schulz's writing style is described as dreamy prose highly tuned into nature and the passage of time, weaving fantastical stories from mundane and ordinary elements. The stories feature obsessions with texts, exploring themes of family, life, and the transcendent behind the ordinary.
When Bruno Schulz's stories were re-issued in Poland in 1957, translated into French and German, and acclaimed everywhere by a new generation of readers to whom he was unknown, attempts were made to p...- #9
Save:"Wandering" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of prose, poetry, and watercolor sketches that captures the essence of the true wandering spirit. Hesse's writing style in this book is contemplative and meditative, reflecting on themes of wanderlust, love, nature, and the search for meaning. The book explores the idea of wandering as a way of life, where the journey itself is more important than the destination. Hesse's deep connection with nature and his observations during his time hiking through the Alps are reflected in the prose, creating a sense of clarity and simplicity in his storytelling.
Hesse's exploration of the concept of Home as a place within oneself rather than a physical location is a prevalent theme in the book. The author delves into the complexities of human emotions, the longing for belonging, and the acceptance of impermanence. Through poignant passages and reflections on life's transient nature, Hesse invites readers to embrace the idea of wandering not just physically, but also spiritually and emotionally, in search of inner peace and fulfillment.
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Save:One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. The novel is inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, and alive with unforgettable characters brimming with truth, compassion, and lyrical magic that strikes the soul. The book is a masterpiece in the art of fiction, weaving together mystical stories and dozens of colorful and crazy characters into a twisted and tangled family history.
The book is written in a unique style with dense and beautiful prose, where the author can change the direction of the story in a few words. It explores the theme of history repeating itself over generations of a family, using rich literary devices like repeating character names with slight variations through each generation. The narrative seamlessly slips back and forth between reality and fantasy, creating an immersive and thought-provoking reading experience.
MANY YEARS LATER, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice. At that time Macondo was a village of twenty ...
