A Brief History of Portable Literature by Enrique Vila-Matas (New Directions)
Monday, September 5, 2022
Another superb book by Enrique Vila-Matas. At the moment, he can do no wrong. This short little novel is the 20th-century version of Marvel Comics 'The Avengers or DC comic's "The Justice League of America." We have a secretive group called the Shandies, which consists of Marcel Duchamp, Georgia O'Keefe, Man Ray, and other great "modern" literary figures who meet up in distant cities as well as even in a submarine to discuss literature. Literature that is based on the assumption of portable literature. Sort the exact nature of Duchamp's portable museum or inventory of his artwork in a suitcase. Vila-Matas has an incredible imagination based on real people and actual events. He specializes in re-writing literary history to his liking. Right now, I think he is the essential author. But honestly, it is because he touches on everything I am interested in. Which are literature, books, and their authors. Especially the good ones