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BolaƱo Summer: A Reading Journal.

Authors :
Birkerts, Sven
Source :
Literary Imagination; Mar2010, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p1-15, 15p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This article focuses on the author's feelings and thought towards reading different novels, particularly the "2666" by Roberto Bolaño. He says that the sensation of reading the right novel is related to being in love, wherein one seems to be losing self-consciousness. He explains the feelings that he had while reading the novel section by section. He also mentions some of the lessons that he learned when reading lengthy books such as "2666" and these include giving attention to the reading material and focusing on the words used artistically and purposely.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15239012
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Literary Imagination
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
53296996
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/litimag/imp091