The Delta Function

Rosa Montero

ISBN 10: 0803281838 / ISBN 13: 9780803281837

Published by Bison Books Jan 1992, 1992

About this Item

Neuware - In 'La funcion delta' (1981), the second novel of the best-selling Spanish author Rosa Montero, the real world is as unmapped and treacherous as ever for her countrywomen, but more universal concerns impinge. Translated into English by Kari Easton and Yolanda Molina Gavilan, 'The Delta Function' explores a woman's fears of being abandoned, of being alone, and of dying. A unique double narrative structure throws into relief time's effect on her self-identity, sexuality, and relations with others. Readers will be inspired to confront and rethink their own version of the world around them.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Delta Function
• Publisher: Bison Books Jan 1992
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803281838
• ISBN 13: 9780803281837
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 142H x 20D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 142 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 390 grams

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Synopsis

In La función delta (1981), the second novel of the best-selling Spanish author Rosa Montero, the real world is as unmapped and treacherous as ever for her countrywomen, but more universal concerns impinge. Translated into English by Kari Easton and Yolanda Molina Gavilán, The Delta Function explores a woman's fears of being abandoned, of being alone, and of dying. A unique double narrative structure throws into relief time's effect on her self-identity, sexuality, and relations with others. Readers will be inspired to confront and rethink their own version of the world around them.

About the Author

Kari Easton is a Spanish instructor at Portland Community College and Yolanda Molina Gavilán is an instructor of foreign languages at Tokyo American Community College.