The Skeleton’s Holiday
The Skeleton’s Holiday by Leonora Carrington is a collection of dreamlike, carnivalesque fables published by Penguin Canada in 2018. This edition spans 64 pages and is presented in English, showcasing Carrington’s unique style that blends surrealism with grand-guignol humor. The stories invite readers into a world of imaginative invention, reflecting the author’s significant role in the Surrealist movement.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of fiction that explores the boundaries of reality through its short stories. Each narrative offers a surreal experience, characterized by vivid imagery and whimsical themes. As part of the Penguin Modern series, this book contributes to a broader collection that celebrates diverse voices and innovative storytelling from various authors. The compact dimensions of this edition make it a fitting addition to any bookshelf, perfect for those interested in classic literature and the surreal.
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‘Ring for your maid, and when she comes in we’ll pounce upon her and tear off her face. I’ll wear her face tonight instead of mine.‘
These dreamlike, carnivalesque fables by one of the leading lights of the Surrealist movement are masterpieces of invention and grand-guignol humour.
Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York’s underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
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