Bolano, Roberto, 1953-2003

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Much more famous in the United States after his death than before, Chilean author Roberto Bolano has in recent years undergone a renaissance of translation, allowing English-speaking readers to enjoy his works for the first time. In his thought-provoking novels, he fuses together high concepts, experimental techniques, grim humor, and the darker side of human nature. Told through characters who are often authors or novelists, themes explored in his work include the significance of political violence and the meaning of literature and poetry, all in luminous prose that shines even in translation. Start with: 2666
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Bolano, Roberto, 1953-2003
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1953-2003
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Much more famous in the United States after his death than before, Chilean author Roberto Bolano has in recent years undergone a renaissance of translation, allowing English-speaking readers to enjoy his works for the first time. In his thought-provoking novels, he fuses together high concepts, experimental techniques, grim humor, and the darker side of human nature. Told through characters who are often authors or novelists, themes explored in his work include the significance of political violence and the meaning of literature and poetry, all in luminous prose that shines even in translation. Start with: 2666
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