Description
Darío's Son
Book Summary
Thirty years after the death of Rubén Darío, his son Güicho embarks on a journey in search of his father's true identity. This historical novel, the fruit of nine years of research, follows in the footsteps of the great poet, chronicler, and short story writer through the cities and countries that marked his life. The reader will accompany Güicho on a loving investigation that reconstructs the figure of Darío, combining biography with fiction to offer an intimate and revealing look at one of the greatest exponents of Spanish-language literature.
What is it about?
The work is structured around the personal investigation of Güicho, Rubén Darío's son, who, three decades after the poet's passing, sets out to unravel who his father really was. Acting as a detective moved by filial love, Güicho travels through the key settings in Darío's life: from Nicaragua to Chile, Argentina, Spain, and France. Through his travels, fundamental episodes of the poet's biography, his work as a chronicler, his facet as a short story writer, and his literary legacy are reconstructed. The narrative interweaves personal memory with cultural history, offering a complete portrait of Darío and the era in which he lived.
Main Themes
- The search for paternal identity and reconciliation with the family past.
- The figure of Rubén Darío as a poet, chronicler, and central figure of literary modernism.
- The initiatory journey as a method of knowledge and historical reconstruction.
- The relationship between personal memory and collective historical memory.
- The cultural and social context of the cities that marked the poet's life.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction, especially those who wish to know more about the life of Rubén Darío from a human and close perspective. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy novelized biographies, travel stories, and narratives that explore the relationship between parents and children. It is an ideal work for literature students, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover the more personal side of one of the great writers in Spanish.
What this book offers
- An intimate and well-documented vision of the life of Rubén Darío, beyond his literary persona.
- An emotional investigative plot that keeps interest throughout the reading.
- A geographical and cultural tour through the key places in the poet's trajectory.
- An original perspective that combines biography with historical fiction.
- Nine years of research that ensure rigor and depth in the details.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Sandoval, Franco
- Publisher: Ediciones Torre de Lis
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Biography and true stories, Prose: non-fiction
- Collection: Masters of the Historical Novel
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2023
- Number of pages: 316
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Review
This work offers an original approach to the figure of Rubén Darío, using the eyes of his son as a narrative vehicle. The combination of historical research and fiction allows the reader to access a more personal and emotional dimension of the poet, moving away from purely academic treatment. The documentation work, developed over nine years, is reflected in the richness of detail and the setting of the different scenes. It is a recommended read for those looking for a historical novel that combines rigor, emotion, and a plot of personal discovery.