Roberto Bolaño perceived the library as a metaphor reflecting the best of humanity, emphasizing generosity. His literary philosophy focused on the overlooked, mundane, and tragic aspects of life, urging readers to witness rather than merely observe. Bolaño's work, especially in "2666," portrays the stark realities of violence against women with a matter-of-fact approach, emphasizing the importance of attention. This ethical act of attention transforms both the subject and the observer, highlighting how genuine presence in storytelling can serve therapeutic purposes.
"The library is a metaphor for human beings... A library is total generosity."
Bolaño's writing insists on the significance of the overlooked, the mundane, the forgotten, and the tragic.
In his monumental novel 2666, Bolaño dedicates over 200 pages to describing the murders of women... These lives are not summarized or symbolized; they are attended to.
Bolaño's fiction models moral attention... His work can remind psychologists and clinicians that attention itself is a form of therapy.
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