The Sickness by Alberto Barrera Tyszka
Dr. Miranda is faced with a tragedy: his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has only a few weeks to live. He is also faced with a dilemma: How does one tell his father he is dying? Ernesto Duran, a patient of Dr. Miranda's, is convinced he is sick. Ever since he separated from his wife he has been presenting symptoms of an illness he believes is killing him. It becomes an obsession far exceeding hypochondria. The fixation, in turn, has its own creeping effect on Miranda's secretary, who cannot, despite her best intentions, resist compassion for the man.A profound and philosophical exploration of the nature and meaning of illness, Alberto Barrera Tyszka's tender, refined novel interweaves the stories of four individuals as they try, in their own way, to come to terms with sickness in all its ubiquity.
Alberto Barrera Tyszka, nacido en Caracas, Venezuela (1960), estudió Letras en la UCV y en la década de los 80 formó parte de los grupos poéticos Guaire y Tráfico. Con La Enfermedad (2006) ganó el Premio Herralde de novela y, en 2015, obtuvo el Premio Tusquets con su novela Patria o Muerte. Ha publicado, además, libros de cuentos, poesía y crónicas periodísticas. Su obra está traducida en distintos idiomas y ha sido reconocida en Francia, Inglaterra y Alemania. Es columnista de The New York Times (en español) y del medio digital independiente venezolano Efecto Cocuyo. Ha trabajado como guionista de televisión en diversos países. Vive en la Ciudad de México.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781935639251 |
| ISBN 10 | 1935639250 |
| Title | The Sickness |
| Author | Alberto Tyszka |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tin House Books |
| Year published | 2012-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 188 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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