The Boy Who Stole Attila's Horse
Synopsis:
Repila’s unique allegory explores the depths of human desperation and, ultimately, our almost unending capacity of hope.
T wo brothers, Big and Small, are trapped at the bottom of a well. They have no food and little chance of rescue. Only the tempting spectre of insanity offers a way out. As Small’s wits fail, Big formulates a desperate plan.
Highlights
Highlights The Boy Who Stole Attila's Horse
“This novel is, above all, the moving story of a savage and tender love between brothers, whatever its allegorical meaning” New Statesman
“A traditional tale that demands to be read at another level. This precise, solid, and disturbing novel demonstrates wisdom.” El País
“Human desperation vs the necessity of hope, told via fairytale, this is big picture writing at it's most imaginative and unpredictable.” Huffington Post
“A provocative allegory”. The Guardian
“If suffocation and disgust are the dominant sensations, this book of beautiful language, is a delight.” Le Monde de Livres
“This novel is, above all, the moving story of a savage and tender love between brothers, whatever its allegorical meaning” New Statesman
International Editions
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Technical Data
| Technical data | Publishing date: 7/09/2017 ISBN: 978-84-322-3280-0 Pages: 144 Imprint: Seix Barral |
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| Rights sold | Sellerio Editore (Italy), Denoël (France), Pushkin Press (English world rights), Mirae N (Korea), Univers (Romania), De Bezige Bij (The Netherlands), Tokyo Sogensha (Japan), Lute Media (simplified Chinese), Dergah Yayinlari (Turkey), Marco Polo Press (Taiwan), Mladinska Knjiga (Slovenia), Skarifima (Greece), 10/18 (France). Audiovisual rights optioned. |
| Reviews | “High literature, an imaginative allegorical novel with stirring, but restrained lyrical power.” - Elleen Battersby, The Irish Times “In a harsh language and a brutal style of great accuracy, Repila has written a dazzling novel about brotherly love, survival and sacrifice, a fable that has the strength of the great books of childhood.” - Le Monde Diplomatique |
