Lexicon of Affinities
(Author) Ida VitaleA prowl through words reveals the unstable character of the cosmos. With entries as varied as 'elbow', 'Ophelia', 'progress', the painter Giorgio Morandi, 'chess', 'Eulalia' (a friend of the author's aunt), and 'unicorn', Ida Vitale constructs a voice and a worldview that takes the reader by the arm, inviting us to become a confidant in her memories and what she calls 'the juicy life of language'. Like every dictionary, Lexicon of Affinities seeks to impose order on chaos, even if in its joyful, whimsical profusion it lays bare the unstable character of the cosmos.
Ida Vitale
Ida Vitale is a renowned Uruguayan poet known for her collection of poems, "Poemas de la oficina." Her literary style is characterized by its introspective and lyrical nature, exploring themes of memory, identity, and nature. She has made significant contributions to Latin American literature, earning numerous awards and accolades.
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