The Chandelier
As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, BookMatcher earns from qualifying purchases.
In paperback, Clarice Lispector’s explosive and surprising second novel The Chandelier, written when Lispector was only twenty-three, reveals a very different author from the college student whose debut novel, Near to the Wild Heart, announced the landfall of “Hurricane Clarice.” Virginia and her cruel, beautiful brother, Daniel, grow up in a decaying country mansion. They leave for the city, but the change of locale leaves Virginia's internal life unperturbed. In intensely poetic language, Lispector conducts a stratigraphic excavation of Virginia's thoughts, revealing the drama of Clarice’s lifelong quest to discover “the nucleus made of a single instant”—and displaying a new face of this great writer, blazing with the vitality of youth.
Listed under English & College Success · English · Fiction
About The Chandelier
What is The Chandelier about?
In paperback, Clarice Lispector’s explosive and surprising second novel The Chandelier, written when Lispector was only twenty-three, reveals a very different author from the college student whose debut novel, Near to the Wild Heart, announced the landfall of “Hurricane Clarice.” Virginia and her cruel, beautiful brother, Daniel, grow up in a decaying…
Who wrote The Chandelier?
The Chandelier was written by Clarice Lispector.
What books are similar to The Chandelier?
Explore our curated recommendations for books like The Chandelier by Clarice Lispector, matched by theme, writing style, and atmosphere to help you find your next read.
Where can I buy The Chandelier?
You can buy The Chandelier in print or ebook through the Amazon and Bookshop.org links on this page — Bookshop.org purchases also support independent bookstores.