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Archipelago Books

Firefly

Firefly

by Severo Sarduy, translated from the Spanish by Mark Fried

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Fireflyis a dream-like evocation of pre-war Cuba, replete with hurricanes, mystical cults and slave-markets. The story is the coming-of-age of a precocious and exuberant boy with an oversized head and underdeveloped sense of direction, who views the world as a threatening conspiracy. Told in breathless and lyrical prose, the novel is a loving rendition of a long-lost home, a meditation on exile, and an allegory of Cuba’s isolation in the world.

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Series: Archipelago Books
ISBN: 9781935744641
Pages: 240
Publication Date:

Praise

...it is the language—the singing, ringing language—that makes Firefly a master work.
—New York Journal of Books

One can only hope that Firefly‘s English publication will spark renewed interest in the singular brilliance of this indelible master of Spanish language fiction.
—Three Percent

Dazzling and ultimately quite haunting. . . Fried has maintained the dark beauty and mystery of the work . . . Rich poetry, elusive plotting, and layered images make for an interesting read.
—Kirkus Reviews

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