Originally published in Spanish as Los nombres de las cosas que allí había in 2019 by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, S.A.
Contents:
Borges. The young man with the story -- Public relations -- Among all things, the first is the sea -- The cyclist from San Cristóbal -- To the sands -- Basketball -- First year, elementary -- Fish -- Ballad for a fat man -- Man with a carnation in his mouth -- From blood to oil -- Teresa Clavel's lover -- Borges.
Summary:
"The best stories by the author of the unforgettable novel The Postman. Each of the stories in this book is an extraordinary piece of literature. Love, youth, desire, and freedom, along with versatile prose, sensitivity, and a subtle irony that sometimes morphs into dark humor, confirm Antonio Skármeta's position as one of the greatest storytellers in contemporary literature. Juan Villoro has selected and written a prologue for the best stories by Skármeta, originally published in five books that influenced an entire generation of writers and brought about a renewal of Latin American prose"-- Provided by publisher.
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