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In February 1862, amidst the early turmoil of the Civil War, President Lincoln's eleven-year-old son, Willie, falls gravely ill and soon dies, leaving the president heartbroken. Lincoln, mourning his loss, visits Willie's crypt multiple times, expressing his sorrow with poignant words: "My poor boy, he was too good for this earth." From this historical moment, George Saunders weaves a narrative that transcends reality into a supernatural realm filled with humor and terror. Willie finds himself in a peculiar purgatory, a bardo, where ghosts interact in a chaotic yet poignant manner, engaging in grievances and strange penances. This liminal space becomes the backdrop for a monumental struggle over Willie's soul. The story is a remarkable exploration of love and loss, showcasing Saunders' imaginative prowess and his ability to address profound emotional truths. With a unique narrative style, he creates a vibrant tapestry of voices that confronts the essential question of how to live and love in the face of inevitable loss. This work stands as a testament to the power of fiction to resonate deeply with our most significant experiences and emotions.
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Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders
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- 2017
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- Título
- Lincoln in the Bardo
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- George Saunders
- Editorial
- Random House LCC US
- Publicado en
- 2017
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 343
- ISBN10
- 0812995341
- ISBN13
- 9780812995343
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- Ficción, Fantasía, Novelas históricas, Amor, Amistad, EE.UU., Literatura americana, Muerte, América, Pérdida, Enfermedades, Fantamas y apariciones, Raza, Racismo, Luto, Realismo mágico, Padre, Hijo, Vida después de la muerte, Cementerios, Tristeza, Literatura experimental, Premio Booker, Abraham Lincoln, 1809–1865, Tifus
- Primera publicación
- 2017
- Título original
- Lincoln in the Bardo
- Calificación
- 3,75 de 5
- Descripción
- In February 1862, amidst the early turmoil of the Civil War, President Lincoln's eleven-year-old son, Willie, falls gravely ill and soon dies, leaving the president heartbroken. Lincoln, mourning his loss, visits Willie's crypt multiple times, expressing his sorrow with poignant words: "My poor boy, he was too good for this earth." From this historical moment, George Saunders weaves a narrative that transcends reality into a supernatural realm filled with humor and terror. Willie finds himself in a peculiar purgatory, a bardo, where ghosts interact in a chaotic yet poignant manner, engaging in grievances and strange penances. This liminal space becomes the backdrop for a monumental struggle over Willie's soul. The story is a remarkable exploration of love and loss, showcasing Saunders' imaginative prowess and his ability to address profound emotional truths. With a unique narrative style, he creates a vibrant tapestry of voices that confronts the essential question of how to live and love in the face of inevitable loss. This work stands as a testament to the power of fiction to resonate deeply with our most significant experiences and emotions.