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Stripping Away the Sorrows from This World
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A book of stories by the Mexican writer Jesus Gardea. The stories are part of a sophisticated literature that, in its swiftness and anecdote, runs counter to prevalent literary trends. The stories are marked by repeating elements a room, a window. Outside, the great exhausting sun, inside, souls, more than characters. They live in an existential world in which the cruelties of chance are the condition of life. Often pursuing absurd activities moving an unclaimed dresser in a rowboat, clearing a patch of land that nobody wants they could take as their motto Beckett s I can t go on, I ll go on. The atmosphere is intimate and strange, swirling, violent. The language is characterized by short, blunt phrases. There is vengeance in almost every case. On finishing Jesus Gardea s stories, one is often unsure exactly what has taken place, or if it occurred in a psychic or physical realm. Gardea s early stories have something in common with Faulkner, Rulfo, Onetti, later stories move away on a path reminiscent of Goya, Kafka, or Bacon, and in his most recent stories, the author enters a strange world that is uniquely his own, that draws nourishment from the arid landscape and cloistered life of northern Mexico, and also from a metaphysical strain that develops in his work. Without question, this ample collection of the author s work encapsulates the least classifiable and in many aspects the most remarkable career in Mexican literature.
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- Q: What is the book 'Stripping Away the Sorrows from This World' about? A: This book by Jesús Gardea is a collection of stories that explore existential themes through sophisticated literature, featuring recurring elements like rooms and windows, often reflecting on the absurdities of life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stripping Away the Sorrows from This World'? A: The author is Jesús Gardea, a Mexican writer known for his unique literary style and narrative depth.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of 'Criticism & Theory', reflecting on literary themes and styles.
- Q: How many pages does 'Stripping Away the Sorrows from This World' have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Stripping Away the Sorrows from This World' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Mexican literature? A: Yes, readers new to Mexican literature may find this book intriguing as it offers a unique perspective through Gardea's distinct storytelling style.
- Q: What themes are explored in the stories of this book? A: The stories delve into themes of existentialism, chance, and the absurdities of life, often portraying characters in intimate and surreal situations.
- Q: Is 'Stripping Away the Sorrows from This World' part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone collection of stories by Jesús Gardea.