The Luminous Novel by Mario Levrero
The novel is a metafictional exploration of the creative process, chronicling the protagonist's struggle to write a novel over the course of a decade. Through a series of diary entries, the narrator delves into his daily life, distractions, and existential musings, revealing his inner turmoil and the elusive nature of inspiration. The narrative blurs the line between fiction and reality, offering a profound meditation on the challenges of artistic creation and the search for meaning in the mundane.
The 2982nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Uruguayan
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Spanish
- Alternate Titles
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- La Novela Luminosa
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 5th on The best books in Spanish for the last 25 years (El Pais)
- 33rd on The 21 best books of the 21st century (Babelia en EL PAÍS)
- 95th on 100 Best Novels Written in Spanish in the Past 25 Years (Semana Magazine)
- 25 Novels to Understand Our Reality from 2000 to The Present (elDiario.es)