{"product_id":"9788412699692","title":"THE RIVER OF BOOKS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE RIVER OF BOOKS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe River of Books is a brief poetic memoir that celebrates the act of reading as a vital and transformative experience. The author, José Manuel Gutiérrez, constructs a mosaic of texts united by gratitude and emotion, offering a personal journey through the world of literature and art. This work is an invitation to dive into the fresh waters of the word, aimed at both the experienced reader and those just starting out in the exciting universe of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is presented as a river of transparent waters, a metaphor for the days of any lover of the word. Through a selection of texts that function as tesserae, the author weaves a narrative that is both autobiographical and universal. It is not a conventional literary critique, but rather an intimate confession of a grateful reader who shares the books, authors, and moments that have marked his life. The work flows between personal memory and reflection on the power of literature to expand one's existence, distancing itself from the curse of those who, as Houellebecq points out in the opening quote, must settle for only one life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature as a vital and transformative experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reader's memory and gratitude toward the books that have shaped them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt and literature as rivers of knowledge and emotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA defense of reading as an act of freedom and fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at passionate readers who see literature as more than just entertainment. It is ideal for those who enjoy literary memoirs, intimate essays, and personal reflections on the craft of reading. It is also a perfect gateway for those beginning in the world of literary criticism and the history of literature, as well as for anyone looking for a brief, profound, and moving text about the love of books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and emotional perspective on the relationship between the reader and books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of texts that invite reflection and the rediscovery of classic and contemporary works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA passionate defense of reading as a tool for living multiple lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA polished and accessible literary style that combines erudition with poetic sensibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tribute to the capacity of art and the word to connect with the human experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: José Manuel Gutiérrez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: El Gallo de Oro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Memoirs, Literary essays, Literature: history and criticism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Gallo Negro (Essay other languages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 117\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe River of Books is a brief but intense work that manages to condense into its pages a profound reflection on the act of reading. José Manuel Gutiérrez's proposal, far from academic erudition, proves accessible and moving, connecting with any reader who has ever felt that a book has changed their life. Its mosaic structure allows for a leisurely and meditative reading, ideal for those seeking a literary essay with a poetic soul. It is, without a doubt, a book that invites gratitude and rereading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EL GALLO DE ORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405676339547,"sku":"9788412699692","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841269969.jpg?v=1781829755","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412699692","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}