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Larva: A Midsummer Night's Babel (Spanish Literature Series),Used
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A striking reassessment of the Don Juan myth. A literary tour de force, this extraordinary novel is told in singleminded pursuit of double meanings, but it is serious play. Larva is a rollicking account of a masquerade party in an abandoned mansion in London. Milalias (disguised as Don Juan) searches for Babelle (as Sleeping Beauty) through a linguistic funhouse of puns and wordplay recalling Joyce's Finnegans Wake. A mockscholarly commentary reveals the backgrounds of the masked revellers, while Rios' allusive language shows that words too wear masks, hiding an astonishing range of further meanings and implications. Larva revives a Hispanic tradition repressed for centuries by introducing the English tradition of puns, palindromes and acrostics (a word puzzle in which certain letters in each line form a word or words) and establishes Rios as the most accomplished successor (in any language) to Joyce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Larva: A Midsummer Night's Babel'? A: The main theme of the novel revolves around a reassessment of the Don Juan myth, explored through a masquerade party filled with linguistic play and double meanings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Larva: A Midsummer Night's Babel' is Julian Rios.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the genre of Caribbean & Latin American literature.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 545 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in acceptable condition.
- Q: When was 'Larva: A Midsummer Night's Babel' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 1990.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any special literary technique used in the book? A: Yes, the book employs extensive wordplay, puns, and allusions, reminiscent of Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake'.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its literary approach? A: The book uniquely combines a Hispanic tradition with English literary devices, such as acrostics and palindromes, creating a rich linguistic experience.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot? A: The plot centers on Milalias, disguised as Don Juan, who searches for Babelle, represented as Sleeping Beauty, in a surreal linguistic environment filled with puns and commentary.