The Alienist (The Art of the Novella)

The Alienist (The Art of the Novella)

A classic work of literature by â€œthe greatest author ever produced in Latin America.â€ (Susan Sontag)
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Brilliant physician SimÃ£o Bacamarte sacrifices a prestigious career to return home and dedicate himself to the budding field of psychology. Bacamarte opens the first asylum in Brazil hoping to crown himself and his hometown with â€œimperishable laurels.â€ But the doctor begins to see signs of insanity in more and more of his neighbors.â€†.â€†.â€†.

With dark humor and sparse prose, The Alienist lets the reader ponder who is really crazy.

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Country USA
Brand Melville House
Manufacturer Melville House
Binding Paperback
Color Gold
ReleaseDate 2012-08-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781612191072

Country	USA
Brand	Melville House
Manufacturer	Melville House
Binding	Paperback
Color	Gold
ReleaseDate	2012-08-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781612191072

The Alienist (The Art of the Novella)

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