The Invention Of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares
This novel unfolds on a mysterious, deserted island where the protagonist, a fugitive, discovers a strange building and a group of tourists who appear and disappear inexplicably. As he observes them, he falls in love with a woman among the group, but soon realizes that these visitors are not what they seem. The narrative takes a turn into the surreal when he uncovers the workings of a machine invented by a man named Morel, which has the power to record and replay reality. The protagonist grapples with the implications of this invention on his perceptions of love, existence, and the desire for immortality, leading to a haunting exploration of the boundaries between reality and illusion.
The 1286th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1940
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 95-112
- Original Language
- Spanish
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Invenção de Morel
- A invenção de Morel
- Die Erfindung des Morel
- L'Invention de Morel
- L'invenzione di Morel
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 92nd on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 2066th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Novels in Translation by Boyd Tonkin (Book)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)