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Exploring the life of poet and chemist Jorge Cuesta, the narrative delves into the creative and destructive forces that shaped his existence, culminating in a tragic suicide at thirty-eight. The fictional narrator, also named Jorge, embarks on an obsessive quest to uncover the poet's life, leading to a profound reflection on his own identity and mortality. Through Cuesta's verses, the novel intertwines biographical elements with deep psychological insights, creating a rich tapestry of literary and existential exploration.
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In Spite of the Dark Silence, Jorge Volpi
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- In Spite of the Dark Silence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jorge Volpi
- Publisher
- Many Seasons Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9780974888187
- Description
- Exploring the life of poet and chemist Jorge Cuesta, the narrative delves into the creative and destructive forces that shaped his existence, culminating in a tragic suicide at thirty-eight. The fictional narrator, also named Jorge, embarks on an obsessive quest to uncover the poet's life, leading to a profound reflection on his own identity and mortality. Through Cuesta's verses, the novel intertwines biographical elements with deep psychological insights, creating a rich tapestry of literary and existential exploration.