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Contemporary Fiction

Lost Children Archive

eng. Lost Children Archive · 2019
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Interesting Facts

  • The book combines elements of autobiography, documentary prose, and fiction, creating a unique literary style.
  • One of the key themes of the book is the migration crisis at the US-Mexico border, making it relevant and socially significant.
  • The main characters are a family consisting of a mother, father, and two children, who set out on a journey across America to create an audio documentary project.
  • The book uses a multi-layered narrative where the family's story intertwines with myths and legends of America's indigenous peoples.
  • The author actively uses photographs, maps, and other visual elements to enhance the sense of presence and documentary feel.
  • The book raises questions of identity, memory, and belonging, making it a deeply philosophical work.
  • The title of the book refers to the archiving of stories and voices of those often overlooked and forgotten in society.
Lost Children Archive
Date of publication: 1 August 2024
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Lost Children Archive
Original titleeng. Lost Children Archive · 2019