{"product_id":"9788412949933","title":"The art of being another","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of Being Another\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Being Another\u003c\/i\u003e, Mark Twain surprises us with a bold and little-known facet of his work: transgender narratives. Through lucid and provocative prose, the author explores cross-dressing, homosexuality, and the fluidity of gender roles with a modernity that defies the conventions of his time. This book gathers a selection of stories that invite the reader to question fixed identities and discover the fascination of personal transformation, offering a pioneering look at themes that remain central to social debate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Mark Twain addresses a subject that still sparks surprise and fascination among critics and readers around the world: transgender narratives. Known as \u003ci\u003eTravestite Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, these stories explore cross-dressing, homosexuality, and gender roles with an audacity unexpected for their time. Through characters who cross the boundaries of sexual and social identity, Twain weaves narratives where appearance and essence confront one another, revealing the contradictions of a Victorian society he himself portrayed with irony. Each story is an exercise in creative freedom that invites reflection on the construction of gender and the desire to be another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of cross-dressing and gender identity as narrative tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the rigid gender roles of 19th-century society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHomosexuality and non-normative desire in classical literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal transformation as an act of rebellion and self-discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony and social satire applied to sexuality and appearance.\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 readers interested in classical literature with a contemporary perspective, especially those seeking a critical look at gender and identity. It is also ideal for scholars of Mark Twain's work who wish to discover his most transgressive side, as well as for fans of short stories that challenge narrative and social conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneering perspective on gender diversity in 19th-century literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that combine Twain's narrative mastery with highly relevant topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that invites reflection on identity and personal freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique collection that expands the traditional literary canon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA humorous and critical approach to the social norms of the era.\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 Mark Twain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermida Editores, 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 Classical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Jardín de Epicuro\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 September 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Being Another\u003c\/i\u003e is a work that surprises with its modernity and courage, revealing a Mark Twain far removed from the stereotypes of local color humor. The selection of transgender stories gathered here not only has unquestionable literary value, but also offers a lucid reflection on themes that remain relevant in the contemporary debate on gender and identity. For lovers of classical literature with a critical spirit, this book represents a unique opportunity to rediscover an author who was always a step ahead of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HERMIDA EDITORES S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407136350555,"sku":"9788412949933","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841294993.jpg?v=1781847648","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412949933","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}