Slum virgin
(Book)
Uniform Title
Contributors
Riddle, Frances, translator.
Published
Edinburgh : Charco Press, 2017.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
v, 147 pages ; 20 cm.
Status
Regency Park Branch Library - BOOK - Adult
F CABEZON CAMARA
1 available
F CABEZON CAMARA
1 available
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center - BOOK - Adult
F CABEZON CAMARA
1 available
F CABEZON CAMARA
1 available
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Published
Edinburgh : Charco Press, 2017.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"This books was originally published in Spanish under the title La Virgen Cabeza in 2009 by Eterna Cadencia (Argentina)"--title page verso.
Description
The slums of Buenos Aires, the government, the mafia, the Virgin Mary, corrupt police officers, prostitutes, transvestites, thieves, drug dealers, cumbia music and debauchery all combine in this sweeping novel deemed to be a "revelation for contemporary literature" and "pure dynamite" (Andraes Neuman, author of Traveller of the Century & Talking to Ourselves, Pushkin Press). Slum Virgin tells the larger-than-life story of Cleopatra, a transvestite who renounces prostitution after the Virgin Mary appears before her. Following the divine messages she receives, Cleo takes charge of the shantytown she lives in, transforming it into a tiny utopia. Ambitious journalist Quity knows she?s found the story of the year when she hears about it, but her life is changed forever once she steps into the shantytown and finds herself irrevocably seduced by the captivating subject of her article. The densely-packed, fast-paced prose, which weaves together everyday speech, shantytown slang and classical references, pulls the reader into the story immediately. The author turns phrases with dexterity, refusing to whitewash the reality of the poor and downtrodden, and jumping deftly from tragedy to biting comedy in a way that has the reader laughing out loud.
Language
Translated from the Spanish.
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Regency Park Branch Library - BOOK - Adult | F CABEZON CAMARA | On Shelf |
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center - BOOK - Adult | F CABEZON CAMARA | On Shelf |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cabezón Cámara, G., & Riddle, F. (2017). Slum virgin . Charco Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cabezón Cámara, Gabriela, 1968- and Frances, Riddle. 2017. Slum Virgin. Charco Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cabezón Cámara, Gabriela, 1968- and Frances, Riddle. Slum Virgin Charco Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cabezón Cámara, Gabriela, and Frances Riddle. Slum Virgin Charco Press, 2017.
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