{"product_id":"9788410002128","title":"HANG OUT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHANGING OUT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lucid and entertaining reflection on the art of living, based on two powerful ideas: Nabokov’s, which defines existence as a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness, and César Vallejo’s, who considers us dead on vacation. Gabriel Bertotti transforms these perspectives into an invitation to rediscover the pleasure of being alive, without dramatics or false hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from two quotes that condense a lucid and uncompromising vision of the human condition, the author proposes a journey through the small joys, daily gestures, and experiences that give meaning to our time in the world. Far from falling into nihilism or melancholy, Bertotti turns the fleeting nature of life into a starting point to celebrate the present, reclaiming leisure, conversation, reading, and the simple act of hanging out with awareness and gratitude. The book is structured as a narrative essay that interweaves anecdotes, literary references, and personal observations, all with a close and accessible tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fleeting nature of existence and its serene acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reclamation of leisure and free time as spaces of fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature as a mirror and consolation in the face of finitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for meaning in the ordinary and the everyday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony and humor as tools to face death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in literary essays with a philosophical but accessible approach, who enjoy reflective prose and cultural references. Also for those seeking a read that combines depth with enjoyment, far from academicism, and that invites reflection on life without solemnity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA refreshing and optimistic perspective on the brevity of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to value the present and time shared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bridge between great literature and the reader's personal experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that reconciles one with the idea of death through lucidity and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gabriel Bertotti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloper, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e La noche polar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essay that achieves the difficult: talking about death and the fleeting nature of life without falling into gravity or easy consolation. Bertotti demonstrates literary craft and sensitivity in connecting philosophical ideas with everyday experience, offering a read that invites reflection and enjoyment. A work recommended for those looking for a book that accompanies, makes you think, and, above all, helps you hang out with intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLOPER, S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407440109915,"sku":"9788410002128","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841000212.jpg?v=1781855948","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410002128","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}