Blow-Up: And Other Stories

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manwith7talents, October 26, 2007 (view all comments by manwith7talents)
Many of these stories revolve around the concept of double consciousness - someone who is simultaneously someone else, either in another place and time, an alternate reality, or a dream. This bizarre, almost insane idea is also prominent in the films of David Lynch and the life of Phillip K. Dick. Cortazar explores this theme from many different angles, creating an intense feeling of dislocation in the reader. Also included is his fantastic story "The Pursuer" about the life of Charlie Parker. A terrific writer who should be better known.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780394728810

Author:

Cortazar, Julio

Publisher:

Pantheon Books

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

Social life and customs

Subject:

Short Stories (single author)

Subject:

Argentina

Subject:

Argentina Social life and customs Fiction.

Subject:

Translations into english

Subject:

Cortazar, Julio - Translations into English

Subject:

Stories (single author)

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series Volume:

91

Publication Date:

19850231

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

288

Dimensions:

7.99x5.20x.76 in. .68 lbs.