
While the Shark is Sleeping
Milena Agus(Author)
Telegram Books (Publisher)
Published on 23. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84659-186-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Sevilla Mendoza family, long-time residents of the Sardinian coast, are not quite what you'd call 'conventional'. At the heart of the family is a girl in the throes of a dangerous affair with a married man. With a nervous mother, a dreamer for a father and an obsessive piano player for a little brother, she finds herself living a double life: one as a good daughter, the other on an erotic journey that will change her forever. Lyrical, poetic and of rare and simple beauty, While the Shark is Sleeping is an enchanting story of the loss of innocence and the desire to be loved.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Milena Agus: 'An impressionistic and mysterious narrative' New Yorker 'Pure passion in an enclosed (emotional and physical) space' Los Angeles Times 'A lush, haunting portrait' Kirkus 'A powerful combination of magical realism and psychological astuteness' Sydney Morning HeraldMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Saqi Books
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
158 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84659-186-0 (9781846591860)
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While the Shark Is Sleeping
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06/2014
Saqi Books
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Persons
Milena Agus is a bestselling Italian writer. The author of nine novels, Agus is the recipient of several literary awards, including the prestigious Zerilli-Marimo prize in New York. Her work has been translated into over twenty languages. 'While the Shark is Sleeping' is her first novel. She lives in Cagliari, Sardinia. Brigid Maher teaches Italian language, literature and translation at La Trobe University. Her translations include 'Riportando tutto a casa' by Nicola Lagioia. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.