Near to the Wild Heart

novel by Lispector

Also known as: “Perto do coração selvagem”

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Near to the Wild Heart (1944) is the debut novel by Brazilian author Clarice Lispector. Published when Lispector was 24, the novel received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of adolescence. The narrative explores introspective themes, often focusing on women navigating conventional lives and delving into the deeper meanings of words. Lispector's work is known for its unique prose style, characterized by simple vocabulary and elliptical sentence structures, making it challenging to translate. Her writing transcends specific time and place, focusing on elemental human experiences and existential dilemmas.12

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Clarice Lispector
…Perto do coração selvagem (1944; Near to the Wild Heart), published when she was 24 years old, won critical acclaim for its sensitive interpretation of adolescence. In her later works, such as A maçã no escuro (1961; The Apple in the Dark), A paixão segundo G.H. (1964; The Passion According…
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…Perto do coração selvagem (1944; Near to the Wild Heart), published when she was 24 years old, won critical acclaim for its sensitive interpretation of adolescence. In her later works, such as A maçã no escuro (1961; The Apple in the Dark), A paixão segundo G.H. (1964; The Passion According…
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