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A general theory of oblivion
Title:
A general theory of oblivion
Uniform Title:
Teoria geral do esquecimento. English
Author:
Agualusa, José Eduardo, 1960- author.
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ISBN:
9780914671312
Edition:
First Archipelago books edition.
Physical Description:
244 pages ; 17 cm
Abstract:
"As the country goes through various political upheavals from colony to socialist republic to civil war to peace and capitalism, the world outside seeps into Ludo's life through snippets on the radio, voices from next door, glimpses of someone peeing on a balcony, or a man fleeing his pursuers. A General Theory of Oblivion is a perfectly crafted, wild patchwork of a novel, playing on a love of storytelling and fable"-- Provided by publisher.
Summary:
"As the country goes through various political upheavals from colony to socialist republic to civil war to peace and capitalism, the world outside seeps into Ludo's life through snippets on the radio, voices from next door, glimpses of someone peeing on a balcony, or a man fleeing his pursuers. A General Theory of Oblivion is a perfectly crafted, wild patchwork of a novel, playing on a love of storytelling and fable"--
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