Empty Words (1996)

by Mario Levrero

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"A writer begins keeping a notebook of handwriting exercises hoping that, if he is able to improve his penmanship, his character will improve too. What begins as a mere physical exercise is filled involuntarily with reflections and anecdotes about living, writing, and the sense--or nonsense--of existence"--… (more)

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A man starts out a journal to work on his handwriting, this takes him deeper into his inner self and his ability to work with his unconscious. There is something about this writer that gives me chills. He has the air of genius. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Mario Levrero	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
McDermott, Annie	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Nicola, Maria	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Empty Words

Original title

El discurso vacío

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1996

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"A writer begins keeping a notebook of handwriting exercises hoping that, if he is able to improve his penmanship, his character will improve too. What begins as a mere physical exercise is filled involuntarily with reflections and anecdotes about living, writing, and the sense--or nonsense--of existence"--

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