Breath of Life

Explore 'A Breath of Life,' the poignant final novel by renowned Brazilian author Clarice Lispector. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2014, takes readers on an intimate journey through the intricate relationship between creation and existence. With 192 pages of rich prose, Lispector's work is a blend of mystique and reflection, delving into themes of life, death, and the ephemeral nature of artistic creation. The narrative is presented as a mystical dialogue between a god-like author and his creation, Angela Pralini, whose existence raises profound questions about the nature of life and the inevitability of mortality. In this elegiac meditation, Lispector's poignant and lyrical style captures the essence of life's fleeting moments—moments that echo in the heart of every reader. 'A Breath of Life' is not just a novel; it is an exploration of existence itself, perfect for lovers of literary fiction and those seeking to unravel the complexities of human experience. Discover the beauty and depth of Clarice Lispector’s masterful storytelling in this novel that was written in agony and resonates deeply with the themes of creativity and the essence of being.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141197371
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 192


Description:
A Breath of Life is Clarice Lispector's final novel, 'written in agony', which she did not live to see published. Sensual and mysterious, it is a mystical dialogue between a god-like author and the creation he breathes life into- the speaking, shifting, indefinable Angela Pralini. As he has created Angela, so, eventually, he must let her die, for life is merely 'a kind of madness that death makes.' This is a unique, elegiac meditation on the creation of life, and of art.