The Interpreter of Farts

Ukë Zenel Buçpapaj

Oct 2011 · Trafford Publishing

About this ebook

The Interpreter of Farts describes the events of seven weeks spread across indefinable years in the life of two primary characters, Mr. Vessel and Malo the oaf. Mr. Vessel is obsessed with the idea of the right fart as the ultimate expression of happiness and the single true law, which complies with nature, applies to all men, and remains unchangeable and eternal. Whats next? Will he tolerate failing to collect the golden fart from Malo the oaf? Malo drinks endless bottles of cognac, sings forbidden songs, and buries his wife in pleasure. Come what may, Mr. Vessel has made the decision to solve the painful puzzle. He haunts Malo the oaf to prove him guilty of violating communal harmony. The Interpreter of Farts warns of the danger of rulers who try to control everyone, including their thoughts. Paranoia, mixed with fear and laughter, leads to the ironic and unexpected conclusion. Author Uk Zenel Bupapaj plays with language and narrative forms, using witty styles, imitations of music, dialogue, monologue, and Socratic questions and answers. This unique novel offers a bittersweet tone and a metaphorical message.

About the author

Ukë Zenel Buçpapaj is an Albanian writer and translator who won the International Poetry Contest (Visions—International, Washington, DC, 1996). He took part in the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa in 1992. He is a Fulbright Scholar who holds a PhD in linguistics. He has published several books.