{"product_id":"9788415374664","title":"The Exile and The Marriage of Restrepo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEl destierro and El matrimonio de Restrepo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdiciones del Viento retrieves in this volume two early narratives by Julio Camba, one of the greatest Spanish humorists and columnists of the 20th century. The edition brings together \"El destierro\" and \"El matrimonio de Restrepo,\" two short stories that showcase the author's sharp pen and characteristic wit. The reader will encounter an ironic and incisive look at politics, exile, and social conventions, accompanied by the original illustrations from the first editions and cartoons of the era. A unique opportunity to discover the narrative facet of Camba, better known for his journalistic articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is composed of two independent works. \"El destierro\" recounts the author's autobiographical experience when, at only seventeen years old, he stowed away on a ship from Villagarcía de Arosa bound for Buenos Aires. There, he integrated into the circle of the most famous anarchists of the time and participated actively in the revolts of 1902, which led to the Residence Law and his subsequent expulsion from the country. It is a tale of political and personal initiation tinged with humor and youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"El matrimonio de Restrepo,\" meanwhile, is a finely cynical satire on celibacy, of which Camba was a declared defender. The work, according to Ruiz Quintano's prologue, is presented as a settling of scores with the trend of psychological novels, in the same way that Cervantes did with books of chivalry. A light and coquettish narrative that criticizes social conventions with irony and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile and the experience of the young immigrant in Latin America at the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnarchist militancy and political agitation in the Buenos Aires of 1902.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor as a tool for social and political criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSatire of marriage and celibacy as a life choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParody of the psychological novels and literary conventions of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in humorous literature and the social commentary of the first third of the 20th century. It is ideal for those who are already familiar with Julio Camba's journalistic work and wish to explore his narrative side, as well as for those who appreciate intelligent satire and local color with a political background. It will also be attractive to scholars of the history of anarchism in Argentina and the Spanish political exile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwo short narratives that condense the wit and irony characteristic of Julio Camba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA firsthand autobiographical testimony about the experience of a young Spanish anarchist in Buenos Aires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA biting and amusing satire on marriage and the social conventions of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal illustrations and cartoons from the first editions, which enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA meticulous edition that recovers a minor classic of 20th-century Spanish literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Camba Andreu, Julio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: VIENTO DEL OESTE MINI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition offers an excellent opportunity to rediscover the narrative of Julio Camba, an author whose humor and critical capacity remain relevant today. The combination of an autobiographical tale of youth with a light and biting social satire provides an enjoyable and revealing read. The care taken in recovering the original illustrations adds a documentary and aesthetic value that will enrich the experience of any reader interested in 20th-century Spanish literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407605490011,"sku":"9788415374664","price":14.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537466.jpg?v=1781857676","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374664","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}