Twenty-one stories by the Icelandic master.
In Iceland, Gyrðir Elíasson is considered a master of the short story. His minimalist style, oscillating between the fantastical and the absurd, weaves narrative tapestries in which life’s little dizzy spells resonate with unexpected depth.
A floor turns into a forest, llamas herald impending death, a certain Adolf takes part in the restoration of a fresco in an old church, a machine allows access to other people’s dreams. Addressing themes of loneliness within couples, modern alienation, and artistic creation, Barques d’ombre is a poetic exploration of our fears, our loves, our quests for meaning, and the inexplicable beauty of the moments that build us up and tear us down.
This spellbinding collection navigates between the dark waters of introspection and the fleeting lights of hope.
