The Novices of Lerna by Jordan Landsman (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Novices of Lerna by Jordan Landsman, Angel Bonomini A forgotten masterpiece by an enigmatic master of Argentine literature FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When unambitious scholar Ramon Beltra receives a mysterious invitation to a lucrative six-month fellowship at the University of Lerna in Switzerland, he reluctantly complies with the unusual qualifying paperwork requiring several pages of detailed measurements and photographs of his entire body. Beltra soon finds himself in the deserted university town of Lerna, together with twenty-three other novices subject to the same undisclosed project – all of them doppelgangers of Beltra himself. At first, Beltra is the only one to bristle at the schools dizzying array of rules and regulations, but this all changes with the onset of an uncontrollable epidemic, and the fellows begin dying off one by one...The Novices of Lerna is a meditation on identity, surveillance, and isolation that remains eerily relevant. Shot through with wry humour and tender absurdity, this novella offers a perfect introduction to Ángel Bonominis incomparable body of work. Author Biography A contemporary of Jorge Luis Borges, Angel Bonomini has long been one of the great untranslated writers of Argentine fiction. His masterpiece, The Novices of Lerna, was originally published in 1972, but Bonominis meditations on identity, surveillance, and isolation remain eerily prescient. In his lifetime, Bonomini was the two-time recipient of the prestigious Premio Konex. Review Im so enthralled by the book that one night, when Borges came over, I proposed we read the only story I hadnt read yet: "The Novices of Lerna." We were dazzled. The story is admirably told, with much wisdom, everything is spot on. - Letter from Adolfo Bioy Casares to A ngel Bonomini, September 18, 1972 A ghost of a book that haunts and perplexes, enticing each reader in with its mastery of language and craft. - Asymptote A compelling balance of heady high concepts with pulp thrills...a welcome addition to Argentinian literature in translation - and to Weird fiction the world over. - Tobias Carroll Details ISBN1913512568 Pages 112 Language English Year 2024 Translator Jordan Landsman ISBN-10 1913512568 ISBN-13 9781913512569 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-10-31 UK Release Date 2024-10-31 Author Angel Bonomini Publisher Peninsula Press Ltd Imprint Peninsula Press Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Spanish Alternative 9781913512576 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168355287;

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