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Dive into the mesmerizing world of 'Only a Lodger... And Hardly That', a brand new novel by the talented Croatian-born author Vesna Main. This captivating book, published by Gazebo Books in 2022, intricately weaves together five thought-provoking narratives that explore the powerful connection between storytelling and personal identity. Each story serves as a unique lens through which the reader can examine the past and the influence it has on the present. With themes of ancestry, memory, and self-discovery, this novel offers a remarkable reading experience for literature lovers and those interested in the nuances of familial ties.
In 'The Eye/I', witness the reflective nature of storytelling as She recounts her childhood experiences to an unnamed narrator. 'The Acrobat' delights with prose poems that blend magic realism with the poignant tale of Maria's unforgettable encounter with a flying circus performer. Delve into 'The Dead', a narrative that unveils the secret life of a grandfather through the eyes of his granddaughter. 'The Poet' invites readers to decode family history through photographs, while 'The Suitor' presents a heartfelt narrative from Mr. Gustav Otto Wagner, a man who dared to dream of love.
This novel is a profound exploration of identity rooted in heritage, perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction that challenges conventions. Discover the artistry of Vesna Main as she blends memoir and fiction in this unique, formally ambitious book.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780857426468
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857426468
Year: 2022
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
A novel in five parts, Only a Lodger . . . And Hardly That puts Vesna Main™s power of beautiful observation on full display as she explores how writing stories about one™s ancestors is key route to learning about and fashioning one™s own identity. While the stories are self-contained, together they form a narrative whole that approaches this age-old idea from five unique perspectives.
In ÂThe Eye/I™, we meet someone called She, who obsessively tells the story of her childhood and adolescence to an unnamed narrator. ÂThe Acrobat™ is a sequence of prose poems, written in the style of magic realism, which tell the story of Maria and her life-changing adolescent encounter with a flying circus performer. The female protagonist of the first section narrates ÂThe Dead™, describing the secret life of a grandfather she never truly knew and his unusual habit of sending family members anonymous parcels of carefully chosen books. In ÂThe Poet™, she examines four family photographs in order to piece together a story of her other grandfather, the husband of Maria. The final section, ÂThe Suitor™, is a first-person narrative told by Mr Gustav Otto Wagner, an older man who hoped to marry Maria but was ultimately turned down.
ÂThe Croatian-born novelist Vesna Main writes unusual and formally ambitious fiction. . . . Only a Lodger¦ And Hardly That is subtitled 'a fictional autobiography' and hovers somewhere between memoir and novel, also playing with perspective and s
In 'The Eye/I', witness the reflective nature of storytelling as She recounts her childhood experiences to an unnamed narrator. 'The Acrobat' delights with prose poems that blend magic realism with the poignant tale of Maria's unforgettable encounter with a flying circus performer. Delve into 'The Dead', a narrative that unveils the secret life of a grandfather through the eyes of his granddaughter. 'The Poet' invites readers to decode family history through photographs, while 'The Suitor' presents a heartfelt narrative from Mr. Gustav Otto Wagner, a man who dared to dream of love.
This novel is a profound exploration of identity rooted in heritage, perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction that challenges conventions. Discover the artistry of Vesna Main as she blends memoir and fiction in this unique, formally ambitious book.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780857426468
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857426468
Year: 2022
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
A novel in five parts, Only a Lodger . . . And Hardly That puts Vesna Main™s power of beautiful observation on full display as she explores how writing stories about one™s ancestors is key route to learning about and fashioning one™s own identity. While the stories are self-contained, together they form a narrative whole that approaches this age-old idea from five unique perspectives.
In ÂThe Eye/I™, we meet someone called She, who obsessively tells the story of her childhood and adolescence to an unnamed narrator. ÂThe Acrobat™ is a sequence of prose poems, written in the style of magic realism, which tell the story of Maria and her life-changing adolescent encounter with a flying circus performer. The female protagonist of the first section narrates ÂThe Dead™, describing the secret life of a grandfather she never truly knew and his unusual habit of sending family members anonymous parcels of carefully chosen books. In ÂThe Poet™, she examines four family photographs in order to piece together a story of her other grandfather, the husband of Maria. The final section, ÂThe Suitor™, is a first-person narrative told by Mr Gustav Otto Wagner, an older man who hoped to marry Maria but was ultimately turned down.
ÂThe Croatian-born novelist Vesna Main writes unusual and formally ambitious fiction. . . . Only a Lodger¦ And Hardly That is subtitled 'a fictional autobiography' and hovers somewhere between memoir and novel, also playing with perspective and s