Senselessness

Horacio Castellanos Moya • New Directions • ISBN-13 978‑0811219846

Senselessness coverSenselessness cover

Senselessness

Horacio Castellanos Moya • New Directions

ISBN-10: 0811219844 · ISBN-13: 978‑0811219846 · 2008 · 1st Edition

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Senselessness is a novel by Horacio Castellanos Moya that explores themes of trauma, memory, and the impact of political violence. The story follows an unnamed protagonist who is tasked with editing a report on the atrocities committed during a civil war in an unnamed Central American country. As he delves deeper into the testimonies, he becomes increasingly paranoid and unhinged, blurring the lines between reality and madness.

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Publisher: New Directions
Paperback1st Edition2008
Pages: 144Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Horacio Castellanos Moya

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Inferred: Contemporary FictionInferred: Cultural Critique

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Influences: Roberto Bolaño, Gabriel García Márquez, Miguel Ángel AsturiasInfluence on: Contemporary Latin American Writers, Political NovelistsCornerstone of: Contemporary Latin American Political Fiction

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