Little Joy
Selected Stories
$36.32
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
2 July 2021
Summary
Poet, writer, and translator Cecilia Pavón emerged in the late 1990s as one of the most prolific and central figures of the young Argentine literary scene—the so-called “Generation of the 90s.” These artists and writers responded earnestly to the disastrous impact of American-exported neoliberal policies and the resulting economic crisis of 2001. Their publications were fragile, often xeroxed or painted on cardboard, but their cultural impact was indelible.
A cofounder of Buenos Aires…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635901405 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1635901405 |
| Author: | Cecilia Pavon, Jacob Steinberg |
| Publisher: | Semiotext (E) |
| Imprint: | Semiotext |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 2 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 244g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 137mm |
| Series: | Semiotext(e) / Native Agents |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“These stories are high-precision lenses for seeing the daily utopias of reality.” –C
“These stories are high-precision lenses for seeing the daily utopias of reality.”
–César Aira
About The Author
Cecilia Pavon
Cecilia Pavón is the author of 10 volumes of poetry and 3 short story collections, including Todos los cuadros que tire (2020), Pequeño recuento sobre mis faltas (2015) and Los sueños no tienen copyright (2010). Her work has been widely published in Latin America, and more recently translated into English, German, French, and Portuguese. Working as a literary translator from German and English to Spanish, she has translated Werner Schroeter, Diedrich Diedrichson, Chris Kraus, Ariana Reines, and Dorothea Lasky, among others. In 2019 she founded Microcentro Poetry Office, a space exclusively dedicated to poetry readings in downtown Buenos Aires.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.