{"title":"Aliocha Coll","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eAliocha Coll\u003c\/em\u003e, an enthralling author who has made a significant mark in the realm of general fiction. Known for his evocative storytelling and unique narrative style, Coll has captivated readers with his exploration of human nature and intricate character portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional collection features standout titles such as \u003cem\u003eAttila\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAttila\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into themes of power, exploration, and the complexities of leadership. Coll's ability to create vivid and compelling narratives makes his works essential reading for those who appreciate literary fiction with depth and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are discovering Aliocha Coll for the first time or revisiting his works, you will find each story to be a profound journey that challenges and inspires. Explore this collection to immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds crafted by Coll's masterful pen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"attila-by-aliocha-coll-9781960385352","title":"Attila","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eLast Words on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e—a reimagining of Roberto Bolaño's life—comes a book articulating the final years of Aliocha Coll, one of Spain's most innovative writers as he completes his masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eAttila\u003c\/i\u003e (also available from Open Letter Books).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiving alone in Paris, estranged from his family, and suffering from heartbreak and possibly madness, Aliocha Coll works with saintly intensity on what will be his final manuscript: \u003ci\u003eAttila\u003c\/i\u003e. Once the final words have been written, he vows to end his life, convinced that his existence will lose all purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold through the viewpoint of a literary critic and journalist, \u003ci\u003eAttila\u003c\/i\u003e expands Javier Serena's investigation into artists who remained dedicated to their art, to their aesthetic vision in the face of complete dismissal by the publishing world and reading public. In the case of \u003ci\u003eLast Words on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e and Ricardo Funes (the stand-in for Bolaño in that novel), things work out and he briefly becomes the star of the literary world—could the same happen for Aliocha Coll?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825605660908,"sku":"9781960385352","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27149373482885.jpg?v=1758105994"},{"product_id":"attila-by-aliocha-coll-9781960385376","title":"Attila","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'My life will not make any sense when \u003ci\u003eAttila\u003c\/i\u003e is finished,' declared Aliocha Coll about his mesmerising final novel. In this groundbreaking 'untranslatable' work, he channels Joycean experimentalism to explore the fragility of empires, the future of the city, and the weight of legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttila the Hun, reimagined as a visionary leader, contemplates the fate of his people at the gates of Rome. His son, Quijote, is caught between empires and ideals, forced to choose between his father's vision of a Hunnic utopia and the decaying allure of Roman civilisation. As Rome burns, Quijote journeys through both real and surreal landscapes, encountering psychedelic visions, mystical revelations, and existential dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuijote's journey blurs the lines between past and future, uniting Biblical, Classical, and Buddhist traditions while moving between planes of existence. \u003ci\u003eAttila\u003c\/i\u003e is an intricate and elusive masterpiece from the explosive and disorienting imagination of Aliocha Coll, where characters from myth and history intermingle in a stunning labyrinth of allegory and metaphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072433471724,"sku":"9781960385376","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27149613482885.jpg?v=1765108703"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/aliocha-coll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}