Thrown into Nature
Ruskov, Milen
ISBN 10: 1934824569 ISBN 13: 9781934824566
Published by Open Letter (edition First Edition), 2011
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Synopsis:
A humorous picaresque set in 16th century Spain, Thrown Into Nature tells the story of Dr Nicholàs Monardes, whose medical treatise 'Of the Tobaco and His Great Verutes' was partially responsible for introducing tobacco to Europe. His Portuguese assistant, Da Silva, narrates the absurd adventures of the wealthy and influential doctor, who steadfastly believed that tobacco was an infallible cure for every physical and mental ailment known to man.
About the Author:
Milen Ruskov is a Bulgarian writer and translator. He has written two novels: Pocket Encyclopaedia of Mysteries (2004), which was awarded the Bulgarian Prize for Debut Fiction, and Thrown into Nature (2008), which was awarded the prize for VIK Novel of the Year. He has translated more than twenty books from English, including work by Thomas De Quincey, Martin Amis, and Mary Shelley.
Angela Rodel earned an M.A. in linguistics from UCLA and received a Fulbright Fellowship to study and learn Bulgarian. In 2010 she won a PEN Translation Fund Grant for Georgi Tenev's short story collection. She is one of the most prolific translators of Bulgarian literature working today.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Thrown into Nature
Publisher: Open Letter (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.