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In sixteenth-century Spain, a cabin boy is bound for the New World. An inland expedition ends in disaster when it is attacked by Indians, leaving the young boy, as sole survivor, to face his fate amidst the natives.
The Witness is a reflection on memory, on the role of objects in the construction of our world, on the relationship between existence and meaning, on foreignness, cultural identity and otherness.
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The most important Argentinean writer since Borges (Independent)
Saer's novel combines elements of the haunting metaphysical ambiguity of Jorge Luis Borges' poetry and Graham Greene's sensual description of the dark corners of the physical world and the human soul. The evocative imagery and ideas revealed in The Witness are not easily forgotten. (Washington Times)
Haunting and beautifully written... The author's preoccupations are reminiscent of his fellow Argentinians Borges and Cortazar but his vision is fresh and unique. (Independent on Sunday)
Let me make myself clear: The Witness is a great book and the name of its author, Juan José Saer, must be added to the list of the best South American writers. (Le Monde)
Shades of Melville and Conrad's Heart of Darkness (Irish Times)
This beautifully carved novella by the Argentinian born writer, who died four years ago, is a mini masterpiece... A spell-binding, provocative and disturbing read (Lesley McDowell Independent on Sunday 2009-05-03)
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Saer's novel combines elements of the haunting metaphysical ambiguity of Jorge Luis Borges' poetry and Graham Greene's sensual description of the dark corners of the physical world and the human soul. The evocative imagery and ideas revealed in The Witness are not easily forgotten. (Washington Times)
Haunting and beautifully written... The author's preoccupations are reminiscent of his fellow Argentinians Borges and Cortazar but his vision is fresh and unique. (Independent on Sunday)
Let me make myself clear: The Witness is a great book and the name of its author, Juan José Saer, must be added to the list of the best South American writers. (Le Monde)
Shades of Melville and Conrad's Heart of Darkness (Irish Times)
This beautifully carved novella by the Argentinian born writer, who died four years ago, is a mini masterpiece... A spell-binding, provocative and disturbing read (Lesley McDowell Independent on Sunday 2009-05-03)
'Haunting and beautifully written... The author's preoccupations are reminiscent of his fellow Argentinians Borges and Cortazar but his vision is fresh and unique' Independent on Sunday A ship sets sail from sixteenth-century Spain to the New World. Its crew include a young cabin boy, our narrator. On landing, an inland expedition ends in disaster when the crew is attacked by natives, who have not yet abandoned native customs - including cannibalism. Sophisticated and elegant, The Witness is a moving reflection on memory, cultural identity and arrogance, and foreignness. 'Combines elements of the haunting metaphysical ambiguity of Jorge Luis Borges' poetry and Graham Greene's sensual description of the dark corners of the physical world and the human soul' Washington Times Pls use shorter ST barcode panel.TRANSLATED BY MARGARET JULL COSTA£7.99 FictionCover image (c) ?? Gavin - any credit necessary?Cover design by Gavin MorrisST logowww.serpentstail.com
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