by Paul Auster · Gardners Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780571173457
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«Mr. Vertigo» is the novel by Paul Auster, published by Gardners Books in paperback (288 pages, in English).
In the Midwest of the 1920s, Walt, an orphan, is taken under the wing of the enigmatic Master Yehudi, who brings him to a house on the plains to initiate him into the art of flying. The novel follows his transformation into the famous Mr. Vertigo and portrays a violent and fascinating America, between magic and spectacle, as a fable about destiny and identity.
Work originally published in 1994; this edition is from 2000. Winner of the Premi Protagonista Jove in the 16-17 age category. The cover includes an illustration by Art Spiegelman.
For readers of contemporary fiction and magical realism; its award in the young adult category also makes it appealing to a younger audience.
Paul Benjamin Auster was an American writer, novelist, memoirist, poet, and filmmaker. His notable works include The New York Trilogy (1987), Moon Palace (1989), The Music of Chance (1990), The Book of Illusions (2002), The Brooklyn Follies (2005), Invisible (2009), Sunset Park (2010), Winter Journal (2012), and 4 3 2 1 (2017). His books have been translated into more than 40 languages.
