On Elegance While Sleeping
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On Elegance While Sleeping by Emilio Lascano Tegui
"A hidden genius of Argentine literature."--Le Monde
"A hidden genius of Argentine literature"--Le Monde
Emilio Lascano Tegui (1887-1966), a self-styled Viscount, is one of the most provocative and singular figures in Argentine literature, making his way through life as a writer, journalist, curator, painter, decorator, diplomat, mechanic, gentleman, orator (known to make incendiary speeches in perfect rhymed verse), and even a dentist. His position as a translator for the International Post Office brought him to Europe, where he began his literary career. Idra Novey is an award-winning poet and translator. Born in western Pennsylvania, she has since lived in Chile, Brazil, and New York. Her collection Exit, Civilian was selected for the 2011 National Poetry Series. She currently teaches in the Creative Writing Program at Princeton University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781564786043 |
| ISBN 10 | 1564786048 |
| Title | On Elegance While Sleeping |
| Author | Emilio Lascano Tegui |
| Series | Argentinian Literature Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dalkey Archive Press |
| Year published | 2011-01-13 |
| Number of pages | 174 |
| Prizes | Commended for Best Translated Book Award (Fiction) 2011 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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