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Lädt ... The Elusive Moth (2014. Auflage)von Ingrid Winterbach (Autor), Iris Gouws (Übersetzer)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This novel was elusive in and of itself. Set in South Africa, in transition post-apartheid, an entomologist and a homeopath meet up to gather different knowledge, the survival strategy of an elusive moth species and homeopathic remedy ingredients. Meanwhile, the plot is like a fever dream of violence, sensuality, mysticism, art & science. Man v. Nature. Dream v. Reality. Love v. Hate. Is my opinion of the book eluding you? Well, welcome to the club! I think I thought it a profound story overflowing with symbolism & metaphor. In a couple of months, when I have mulled this book over and over, I will get back to you. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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"In her latest novel, Ingrid Winterbach is at her best: complex, funny, smart, mischievous, and without equal."--Beeld In hopes of winning her father's approval, Karolina Ferreira, an entomologist, goes to a small Free State town to research the survival strategies of a rare moth species. Tormented by memories of her family and plagued by erotic dreams, Karolina spends her nights playing snooker, drinking whisky, and dancing herself into a state of euphoria with the mysterious Kolyn. As political, spiritual, and sexual tensions in the small town rise, a murder will take place, lovers will meet in the cemetery, and friendships will fall apart--all building to an eruption of violence. Originally published in Afrikaans in 1994,The Elusive Moth won Ingrid Winterbach the prestigious M-Net Book Prize and the Old Mutual Literary Prize. Finally available to American readers, this novel reinforces Winterbach's reputation as one of South Africa's greatest contemporary writers. Ingrid Winterbach is an artist and novelist whose work has won South Africa's M-Net Prize, Old Mutual Literary Prize, the University of Johannesburg Prize for Creative Writing, and the W.A. Hofmeyr Prize.To Hell with Cronjé won the 2004 Hertzog Prize, an honor she shares with the novelists Breyten Breytenbach and Etienne Leroux. Iris Gouws is a translator from the Afrikaans. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Winterbach’s narrative is like a series of images which encapsulate the essence of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s decisive moment. Each scene is depicted with tension, balance and spontaneity, capturing a moment in time. The essence of a moment is revealed, yet its full meaning remains elusive.
I was not surprised to learn that the author is a visual artist. Her work is hyper-visual and full of symbolism. Her descriptions of art are captivating, especially as they mirror the surrounding events. There is so much to this novel, I will be dissecting it for days to come. Well done! ( )