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Set against the backdrop of the Azores Islands, this collection weaves enchanting and hallucinatory tales through the eyes of an Italian writer exploring local legends and histories. The narrative delves into themes of love and loss, showcasing the poignant relationship between a restaurant owner and an Azorean fisherman during WWII. It also captures the thrill of historical whaling expeditions, the impact of shipwrecks, and offers a whimsical perspective on humanity through the lens of a whale.
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The Woman of Porto Pim, Antonio Tabucchi
- Language
- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Woman of Porto Pim
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Antonio Tabucchi
- Publisher
- Steerforth Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9781935744740
- Category
- Fiction, Ethnography
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Azores Islands, this collection weaves enchanting and hallucinatory tales through the eyes of an Italian writer exploring local legends and histories. The narrative delves into themes of love and loss, showcasing the poignant relationship between a restaurant owner and an Azorean fisherman during WWII. It also captures the thrill of historical whaling expeditions, the impact of shipwrecks, and offers a whimsical perspective on humanity through the lens of a whale.