Owlish by Dorothy Tse
Set in a surreal, dreamlike city, this novel follows the life of a university professor whose mundane existence is disrupted by an enigmatic mechanical owl. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with this peculiar creature, he is drawn into a world where reality and fantasy blur, leading him to confront his deepest desires and fears. The narrative explores themes of identity, longing, and the boundaries of human consciousness, weaving a tapestry of magical realism that challenges the reader's perception of the ordinary and the extraordinary.
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- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Chinese
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