The first short story collection in the Margellos series, from a master of the genre and an irrepressible critic during Argentina's brutal years of repression
Acclaimed for the gemlike perfection of her short stories, Liliana Heker has repeatedly received major literary awards in her native Argentina. Her work has some of the dark humor of Saki or Roald Dahl, and her versatility and range have earned her a wide, appreciative audience. This expertly translated volume brings to English-language readers the full compass of Heker's stories, from her earliest published volume (1966) through her most recent (2011).
Heker rejected exile during the dangerous Dirty War years and formed part of a cultural resistance that stood against repression. As a writer, she found in the microcosm of the family and everyday events subtle entry into political, historical, and social issues. Heker's stories examine the rituals people invent to relate to one another, especially girls and women, and they reveal how the consequences of tiny acts may be enormous. With charm, economy, and a close focus on the intimate, Heker has perfected the art of the glimpse.
- ISBN10 0300213700
- ISBN13 9780300213706
- Publish Date 26 May 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 19 May 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Yale University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 222
- Language English