K by Bernardo Kucinski (English) Paperback Book

Description: K by Bernardo Kucinski, Sue Branford K is the story of a father who searches for his daughter, disappeared during the millitary dictatorship in Brazil. The first Brazillian edition sold out in a few weeks, and was shortlisted for many literary awards. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A remarkable novel written by the Brazilian journalist Bernardo Kucinski. K is the story of a father who searches desperately for his daughter, disappeared during the military dictatorship in Brazil. The father is himself a refugee from Poland in the 1930s. He is racked by feelings of guilt-that because he was immersed in his Yiddish writing and scholarship, he did not really know his daughter or the danger that threatened her. The novel is based on a true story - the disappearance of Kucinskis younger sister in 1973. As the author says, Everything in this book is invented but almost everything happened. The first Brazilian edition sold out in a few weeks, and the novel has been shortlisted for literary awards in Brazil and Portugal. Most recently it has been short-listed for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2015. Author Biography Bernardo Kucinski is a Brazilian journalist and political scientist, professor at the University of Sao Paulo. Sue Branford reports from Latin America for the BBC and The Guardian. Table of Contents Foreword to the English edition Jan Rocha Acknowledgements Letters to someone who doesnt exist The vortex The trap The informers Her first pair of glasses The clandestine marriage Letter to a friend Books and revolution Jacobo The dog The day the Earth stood still Psychological warfare The matzeiva Left in the lurch Immunity, a paradox Two reports A nightmare Passion Memories, an inventory Therapy Giving up literature The army almanac The extortionists The Council meeting Streets and names Survivors, an afterthought The meeting at the barracks Message to comrade Klemente Postscript To the reader Review "A masterpiece...unique."--Alipio Freire"A remarkable book! One of the best accounts, perhaps the very best, written on the theme of the disappeared."--Vladimir Sachetta"A riveting novel and an important historical document....Always gripping."--Richard Got"A substantial literary work."--Hamilton Pereira (Pedro Tierra)"Few tales have left such an impression on me, both for the tragic force of the narrative and for the feeling of revolt that it arouses."--J. Guinsburg"I couldnt stop reading from the first page to the last."--Gilberto Maringoni"This important and powerful novel...lyrically translated from the Portuguese. Highly recommended."--Lindsey Hilsum Promotional A riveting novel and an important historical document... Always gripping Richard Gott This important and powerful novel ... lyrically translated from the Portuguese. Highly recommended Lindsey Hilsum ... a substantial literary work Hamilton Pereira (Pedro Tierra) Few tales have left such an impression on me, both for the tragic force of the narrative and for the feeling of revolt that it arouses J. Guinsburg I couldn t stop reading from the first page to the last Gilberto Maringoni A masterpiece ... unique Alipio Freire A remarkable book! One of the best accounts, perhaps the very best, written on the theme of the disappeared Vladimir Sachetta Prizes Commended for International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2015 Review Quote "This important and powerful novel...lyrically translated from the Portuguese. Highly recommended." Details ISBN189936577X Author Sue Branford Pages 192 Publisher Latin America Bureau Year 2013 Translator Sue Branford ISBN-10 189936577X ISBN-13 9781899365777 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-01-29 Short Title K Language English Media Book DEWEY 869.35 Imprint Latin America Bureau Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Portuguese UK Release Date 2013-01-29 AU Release Date 2013-01-29 NZ Release Date 2013-01-29 Alternative 9781909014077 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131257711;

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