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The First Shortstory Collection In English By The Acclaimed Chilean Author Roberto Bolano. Winner Of A 2005 Pen Translation Fund Award. 'The Melancholy Folklore Of Exile,' As Roberto Bolano Once Put It, Pervades These Fourteen Haunting Stories. Bolano'S Narrators Are Usually Writers Grappling With Private (And Generally Unlucky) Quests, Who Typically Speak In The First Person, As If Giving A Deposition, Like Witnesses To A Crime. These Protagonists Tend To Take Detours And To Narrate Unresolved Efforts. They Are Characters Living In The Margins, Often Coming To Pieces, And Sometimes, As In A Nightmare, In Constant Flight From Something Horrid.In The Short Story 'Silva The Eye,' Bolano Writes In The Opening Sentence: 'It'S Strange How Things Happen, Mauricio Silva, Known As The Eye, Always Tried To Escape Violence, Even At The Risk Of Being Considered A Coward, But The Violence, The Real Violence, Can'T Be Escaped, At Least Not By Us, Born In Latin America In The 1950S, Those Of Us Who Were Around 20 Years Old When Salvador Allende Died.'Set In The Chilean Exile Diaspora Of Latin America And Europe, And Peopled By Bolano'S Beloved 'Failed Generation,' The Stories Of Last Evenings On Earth Have Appeared In The New Yorker And Grand Street.
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- Q: What is 'Last Evenings on Earth' about? A: 'Last Evenings on Earth' is a short-story collection by Chilean author Roberto Bolaño, exploring themes of exile and the struggles of writers through fourteen haunting narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Last Evenings on Earth' is Roberto Bolaño, an acclaimed Chilean writer known for his impactful storytelling.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Last Evenings on Earth'? A: 'Last Evenings on Earth' was published on May 31, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Last Evenings on Earth' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Last Evenings on Earth' is a first edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Last Evenings on Earth' belong to? A: 'Last Evenings on Earth' is categorized as a literary work.
- Q: What themes are explored in the stories? A: The stories delve into themes of exile, identity, and the experiences of a 'failed generation' in the context of Latin American history.
- Q: Are the stories in this collection based on real events? A: While the stories are fictional, they are influenced by Roberto Bolaño's experiences and the historical context of Latin America, particularly relating to exile and violence.