If the magnificent work of Clarice Lispector comprises a literary feast (and it does), then the crônicas-short, spontaneous, intensely vivid newspaper pieces-are her delicious canapés
Clarice Lispector Books
December 10, 1920 – December 9, 1977
Clarice Lispector was an internationally acclaimed Brazilian author celebrated for her innovative novels and short stories. Her work is renowned for its profound psychological insight and experimental use of language, delving into the core of human existence. Lispector explored themes of identity, spirituality, and the mundane, often employing interior monologue and an introspective style. Her unique narrative approach and the philosophical questions she posed have cemented her as one of the most significant and influential voices in 20th-century Latin American literature.
Complete Stories
- 704 pages
- 25 hours of reading
Here, gathered in one volume, are the stories that made Clarice a Brazilian legend. Originally a cloth edition of eighty-six stories, now we have eighty- nine in all, covering her whole amazing career, from her teenage years to her deathbed. In these pages, we meet teenagers becoming aware of their sexual and artistic powers, humdrum housewives whose lives are shattered by unexpected epiphanies, old people who don't know what to do with themselves-- and in their stories, Clarice takes us through their lives--and hers--and ours.
Breath of Life
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Written in agony, this book features elegiac meditation on the creation of life, and of art.
Agua Viva
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Despite its apparent spontaneity, this is a work of art, which rearranges language and plays in the gaps between reality and fiction.
The Mystery of the Thinking Rabbit
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this whimsical detective story, a chatty rabbit engages young readers with a playful challenge to uncover the mystery of his frequent escapes from his hutch. Designed for animal lovers aged 5 to 9, the narrative invites interaction and encourages problem-solving, making it an ideal choice for reading aloud.
Almost True
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In a whimsical exploration of the world's mysteries, talking animals become the narrators in this enchanting picture book. With a style reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling, the story invites young readers aged 5 to 9 to engage with the vibrant characters and their playful insights. Clarice Lispector's unique storytelling brings a blend of humor and wonder, making complex ideas accessible and entertaining for children.
In Clarice Lispector's unsettling novel, G.H., a wealthy sculptress confronts a dying cockroach in her maid's stark room, triggering a spiritual crisis that challenges her identity and place in the universe. Lispector's innovative language transforms this experience into something otherworldly, showcasing her unique voice in Brazilian literature.
Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Noveller. Three tales of three women - their secret desires, fears and madness
The small incidents of life become moments of inner revelation in the luminous writing of Clarice Lispector. A woman contemplating a vase of roses after a nervous breakdown; a tangled mother-daughter relationship; a man's abandonment of a dog; an animal in a zoo- each one leads to mystery and self-discovery, delight and devastation.
A lonely woman in Rio de Janeiro makes a connection that will change her life. Ulisses, a mysterious man, has penetrated her soul and turned her inside out. This is a devastating novel of the interior, of a woman yearning to love, of the ultimate unknowability of the other in a relationship, of the cosmic changes that enrich us and destroy us at the dawn of love.
