
by Alessandro Baricco · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433915955
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Silk is a novel by the Italian writer Alessandro Baricco, first published in 1996. The story follows Hervé Joncour, a French silkworm egg merchant, on his travels to Japan in the 19th century. Through his encounters and experiences, the novel explores themes such as love, desire, loss, and the pursuit of the unattainable. With a poetic and evocative prose, Baricco creates a fascinating and exotic world that captivates the reader from the first page.

Alessandro Baricco is an Italian writer, director and performer. His novels have been translated into a number of languages.