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In February 1862, amidst the early turmoil of the Civil War, President Lincoln's eleven-year-old son, Willie, falls gravely ill and soon dies, leaving the president heartbroken. Lincoln, mourning his loss, visits Willie's crypt multiple times, expressing his sorrow with poignant words: "My poor boy, he was too good for this earth." From this historical moment, George Saunders weaves a narrative that transcends reality into a supernatural realm filled with humor and terror. Willie finds himself in a peculiar purgatory, a bardo, where ghosts interact in a chaotic yet poignant manner, engaging in grievances and strange penances. This liminal space becomes the backdrop for a monumental struggle over Willie's soul. The story is a remarkable exploration of love and loss, showcasing Saunders' imaginative prowess and his ability to address profound emotional truths. With a unique narrative style, he creates a vibrant tapestry of voices that confronts the essential question of how to live and love in the face of inevitable loss. This work stands as a testament to the power of fiction to resonate deeply with our most significant experiences and emotions.
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Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders
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- Année de publication
- 2017
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- Titre
- Lincoln in the Bardo
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- George Saunders
- Éditeur
- Random House LCC US
- Publié
- 2017
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 343
- ISBN10
- 0812995341
- ISBN13
- 9780812995343
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Fantasy, Romans historiques, Amour, Amitié, États-Unis, Littérature américaine, Mort, Amérique, Perte, Maladies, Fantômes et apparitions, Race, Racisme, Deuil, Réalisme magique, Père, Fils, Vie après la mort, Cimetières, Tristesse, Littérature expérimentale, Prix Booker, Abraham Lincoln, 1809–1865, Typhus
- Première publication
- 2017
- Titre original
- Lincoln in the Bardo
- Évaluation
- 3,75 sur 5
- Description
- In February 1862, amidst the early turmoil of the Civil War, President Lincoln's eleven-year-old son, Willie, falls gravely ill and soon dies, leaving the president heartbroken. Lincoln, mourning his loss, visits Willie's crypt multiple times, expressing his sorrow with poignant words: "My poor boy, he was too good for this earth." From this historical moment, George Saunders weaves a narrative that transcends reality into a supernatural realm filled with humor and terror. Willie finds himself in a peculiar purgatory, a bardo, where ghosts interact in a chaotic yet poignant manner, engaging in grievances and strange penances. This liminal space becomes the backdrop for a monumental struggle over Willie's soul. The story is a remarkable exploration of love and loss, showcasing Saunders' imaginative prowess and his ability to address profound emotional truths. With a unique narrative style, he creates a vibrant tapestry of voices that confronts the essential question of how to live and love in the face of inevitable loss. This work stands as a testament to the power of fiction to resonate deeply with our most significant experiences and emotions.