Twist
Published on 27. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
420 pages
978-0-914671-82-4 (ISBN)
Description
A moving portrayal of violence's emotional legacy in the Basque Country. Twist is tale of guilt, love, friendship, and betrayal, and of the difficulties that arise when one flees one's own skin to inhabit the minds of others.
Set in the politically charged climate of the Basque Country in the 1980s, Twist relates the disappearance and brutal murder of two ETA militants at the hands of the Spanish army. The novel centers on their friend and fellow activist Diego Lazkano, who, since revealing his comrades to the authorities, has been tormented by guilt. In Twist, Harkaitz Cano provides a multi-vocal account of a conscience and a society in turmoil.
Set in the politically charged climate of the Basque Country in the 1980s, Twist relates the disappearance and brutal murder of two ETA militants at the hands of the Spanish army. The novel centers on their friend and fellow activist Diego Lazkano, who, since revealing his comrades to the authorities, has been tormented by guilt. In Twist, Harkaitz Cano provides a multi-vocal account of a conscience and a society in turmoil.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 45 mm
Weight
565 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-914671-82-4 (9780914671824)
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AUTHOR: A prolific writer of novels, short stories, poetry, essays, plays, radio and television scripts, and comics, Harkaitz Cano is one of the leading literary figures of the Basque Country. His collection of short stories Neguko zirkua won the Spanish Critics Prize and his novel Twist won both the Spanish Critics Prize and the Euskadi Prize. Cano has often participated in performances combining literature with music and other arts. His books have been translated into nine languages.
TRANSLATOR: Amaia Gabantxo is a literary translator, writer, and book critic. Her work has appeared in a variety of journals and newspapers, including the Times Literary Supplement and The Independent. Her translation of Anjel Lertxundi's Perfect Happiness was released by the University of Nevada Press in 2007, and her translation of Unai Elorriaga's Plants Don't Drink Coffee by Archipelago in 2009. Gabantxo moonlights as a flamenco singer.
TRANSLATOR: Amaia Gabantxo is a literary translator, writer, and book critic. Her work has appeared in a variety of journals and newspapers, including the Times Literary Supplement and The Independent. Her translation of Anjel Lertxundi's Perfect Happiness was released by the University of Nevada Press in 2007, and her translation of Unai Elorriaga's Plants Don't Drink Coffee by Archipelago in 2009. Gabantxo moonlights as a flamenco singer.