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The Old Child and the Book of Words

Jenny Erpenbeck, Susan Bernofsky

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Intriguing tales of identity and language.

If you're drawn to narratives that weave together the complexity of self-discovery and the power of words, "The Old Child & The Book of Words" might speak to you. Erpenbeck is known for her thought-provoking prose, and in this volume, you get a double dose of her capability to explore profound themes in compact, beautifully written stories. It's a read for those who enjoy introspection and the subtle magic in everyday life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Old Child and the Book of Words

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ISBN: 9781846270581
Publisher: Portobello Books
Date of Publication: 2008-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 100 readers)

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A child is found standing on the street, with an empty bucket in her hand, and no memory of her name, her family or her past. Elsewhere, a girl grows up surrounded by familiar faces - a wet nurse, a piano teacher, a gardener, a best friend and a distant mother - but soon finds them slipping mysteriously from her life. In the company of these girls, we are compelled to tread the uncertain and spiky terrain of memory, where words are dropped like clues to reveal what has been hidden, forgotten or erased.
 

Intriguing tales of identity and language.

If you're drawn to narratives that weave together the complexity of self-discovery and the power of words, "The Old Child & The Book of Words" might speak to you. Erpenbeck is known for her thought-provoking prose, and in this volume, you get a double dose of her capability to explore profound themes in compact, beautifully written stories. It's a read for those who enjoy introspection and the subtle magic in everyday life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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