{"title":"Lawrence Venuti","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Lawrence Venuti, whose writings deftly bridge the gap between literary fiction and cultural exploration. Known primarily for his profound contributions to the field of translation studies, Venuti also excels at crafting engaging narratives that are both thought-provoking and entertaining. His works often delve into themes that explore societal constructs and individual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Bewitched Bourgeois\" is a standout piece in Venuti's repertoire, offering readers a captivating journey into the complexities of modern life. Through his nuanced storytelling, Venuti provides a unique perspective on the everyday experiences of the bourgeois, inviting readers to question and reflect on their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of Lawrence Venuti's books and immerse yourself in stories that are both enriching and enlightening. Whether you're an aficionado of general fiction or someone looking to explore new literary landscapes, Venuti's works promise a rewarding reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bewitched-bourgeois-by-dino-buzzati-9781681378671","title":"The Bewitched Bourgeois","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoe and Kafka meet The Twilight Zone\u003c\/em\u003e in this anthology of fifty fantastical tales, many of them reflecting the political and social energies of the time, by an Italian master of the short story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDino Buzzati was a prolific writer of stories, publishing several hundred over the course of forty years. Many of them are fantastic—reminiscent of Kafka and Poe in their mixture of horror and absurdity, and at the same time anticipating the alternate realities of \u003cem\u003eThe Twilight Zone\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eBlack Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e in their chilling commentary on the barbarities, catastrophes, and fanaticisms of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Bewitched Bourgeois\u003c\/em\u003e, Lawrence Venuti has put together an anthology that showcases Buzzati's short fiction from his earliest stories to the ones he wrote in the last months of his life. Some appear in English for the first time, while others are reappearing in Venuti's crisp new versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes tales such as the much-anthologised \"Seven Floors,\" an absurdist tale of a patient fatally caught in hospital bureaucracy; \"Panic at La Scala,\" in which the Milanese bourgeoisie, fearing a left-wing revolution, find themselves imprisoned in the opera house; and \"Appointment with Einstein,\" where the physicist, stopping at a filling station in Princeton, New Jersey, encounters a gas station attendant who turns out to be the Angel of Death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671738536172,"sku":"9781681378671","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3f2caaf3b170c54bf2dff28e1da3b181.jpg?v=1752989398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lawrence-venuti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}