A General Theory Of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa
The novel is a captivating tale of isolation and survival, centered around a woman who bricks herself into her apartment on the eve of Angolan independence. As decades pass, she lives through her fears and fantasies, witnessing the country's turbulent evolution from her unique vantage point. Through her story, the book weaves a rich tapestry of characters and events, blending reality with poetry, and history with personal narrative, to explore themes of memory, history, and the human capacity to adapt and endure amidst the backdrop of a nation's struggle to define itself.
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- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- Angolan
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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- Alternate Titles
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- A General Theory of Oblivion
- A Teoria Geral do Esquecimento
- Teoria Geral Do Esquecimento
- Всеобщая теория забвения
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 96th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)