Thus Were Their Faces by Silvina Ocampo
This collection of short stories delves into the surreal and the uncanny, exploring the hidden depths of human nature and the bizarre twists of fate that shape our lives. Each tale is a masterful blend of fantasy and reality, where the ordinary is tinged with the extraordinary, and the boundaries between the two blur seamlessly. The narratives are rich with vivid imagery and unexpected turns, inviting readers into a world where dreams and nightmares coexist, and where the familiar becomes strange. Through a tapestry of diverse characters and settings, the stories reveal the complexities of desire, fear, and the inexorable passage of time, leaving an indelible impression of wonder and introspection.
The 13005th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- 100 Must-Read Classics in Translation (Bookriot)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)