「沒有比理解已逝的人更困難的事了，但也沒有比忽略他們更危險的了……」（梁永安譯本，臺北：天培文化，2002)
盲眼刺客（上）（增訂新版）
The Blind Assassin盲眼刺客 2002/2023（增訂新版？）故事中包含了一個虛構的故事，也稱為“盲刺客”，講述了兩個不知名的戀人秘密會面的故事
《盲刺客》是瑪格麗特·阿特伍德的小說，於2000 年首次出版。斯·格里芬的反思展開。當她撰寫手稿時，她回顧了自己的生活和家族史，揭示了個人和社會的複雜性。
故事由三個嵌入的故事情節構成，將艾莉絲的現在與她的過去交織在一起，包括她的妹妹勞拉在二戰後不久駕駛一輛汽車衝下橋而慘死。這一事件至關重要，因為它為探索家庭動態、損失以及社會期望對女性生活的影響奠定了基礎。
小說的一個重要方面是故事中包含了一個虛構的故事，也稱為“盲刺客”，講述了兩個不知名的戀人秘密會面的故事。這個敘述是對愛、背叛和說故事本身力量的評論。
阿特伍德的作品以其複雜的結構和豐富的主題而聞名，融合了科幻小說、歷史小說和文學戲劇的元素。這部小說獲得了布克獎，被認為是阿特伍德最雄心勃勃、最具挑戰性的作品之一，展示了她將虛構與現實、過去與現在交織在一起的技巧。透過艾里斯的旅程，阿特伍德深入探討了記憶、身份以及女性在社會中扮演的角色的複雜性。
"The Blind Assassin" is a novel by Margaret Atwood, first published in 2000. Set in the fictional Ontario town of Port Ticonderoga and Toronto, the story unfolds through the reflections of Iris Chase Griffen, who is in her eighties. As she writes a manuscript, she revisits her life and family history, revealing layers of personal and societal complexities.
The narrative is structured with three embedded storylines, intertwining Iris's present with her past, including the
tragic death of her sister, Laura, who drove a car off a bridge shortly after World War II. This event is pivotal, as it sets the stage for the exploration of family dynamics, loss, and the impact of societal expectations on women's lives.
A significant aspect of the novel is the inclusion of a fictional story within the story, also titled "The Blind Assassin," which features two unnamed lovers meeting in secret. This narrative serves as a commentary on love, betrayal, and the power of storytelling itself.
Atwood's work is celebrated for its intricate structure and rich themes, blending elements of science fiction, historical fiction, and literary drama. The novel won the Booker Prize and is regarded as one of Atwood's most ambitious and challenging works, showcasing her skill in weaving together fiction and reality, past and present. Through Iris's journey, Atwood delves into the complexities of memory, identity, and the roles women play in society.
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