Winner of the Jos??? Saramago Literary Award In an unnamed Portuguese village, against a backdrop of severe rural poverty, two generations of men and women struggle with love, violence, death, and--perhaps worst of all--the inescapability of fate. A pair of twins conjoined at the pinky, a 120-year-old wise man, a shepherd turned cuckold by a giant, and even the Devil himself make up the unforgettably oddball cast of The Implacable Order of Things . As these lost souls come together and drift apart, Jos??? Lu???s Peixoto ...
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Winner of the Jos??? Saramago Literary Award In an unnamed Portuguese village, against a backdrop of severe rural poverty, two generations of men and women struggle with love, violence, death, and--perhaps worst of all--the inescapability of fate. A pair of twins conjoined at the pinky, a 120-year-old wise man, a shepherd turned cuckold by a giant, and even the Devil himself make up the unforgettably oddball cast of The Implacable Order of Things . As these lost souls come together and drift apart, Jos??? Lu???s Peixoto masterfully reveals the absurd, heartbreaking, and ultimately bewitching aspects of human nature in a literary performance that heralds the arrival of an astoundingly gifted and poetic writer.
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2007 Peixoto, Jose Luis THE IMPLACABLE ORDER OF THINGS NY: Nan Talese, c2007 first printing 216pp 8vo Small remainder dot lower edge of textblock, else fine unread hardcover in fine d/j.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. BE1-A bound galley paperback book in very good condition that has chipping on some edges and corners, some light discoloration and shelf wear. A mesmerizing tale of love, jealousy, and violence by Portugal'smost acclaimed young novelist. Written with subtle prose and powerful imagery, The Implacable Order of Things is a novel of haunting beauty, introduces American readers to the astounding, poetic voice of José Luís Peixoto. 8.25"x5.5", 213 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
