{"product_id":"9788415374824","title":"The noble savage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Good Savage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Good Savage\u003c\/i\u003e, the reader is immersed in the Parisian bohemian scene alongside a young South American writer struggling to make his way in the literary world. This novel, winner of the 1965 Nadal Prize, combines the picaresque tradition with a lucid and parodic tribute to the great masters of universal literature. Beyond the anecdote of survival, the work stands as a generational portrait and a key precursor to later Latin American narrative. Its primary value lies in its ability to explore the tension between artistic ideals and the harsh realities of exile and precarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel recounts the trials and tribulations of a young Colombian writer living in Paris, determined to finish his first novel while scraping by in cafes and boarding houses. Through his eyes, the reader witnesses a bittersweet portrait of bohemian life, where hunger, the need for money, and romantic relationships intertwine with literary ambition. The protagonist navigates between admiration and parody of figures such as Proust, Gide, Balzac, or Dostoevsky, whose works serve him as both inspiration and a mirror in which to see himself. The plot, with its picaresque and decadent tone, not only chronicles the struggle for survival but also reflects on the act of writing and the place of the Latin American intellectual in the Europe of that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe literary bohemia and the life of the writer in exile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParody and homage to the European literary tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEconomic precarity and the struggle for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between artistic ambition and material reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe identity of the Latin American intellectual in the European context.\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 20th-century Latin American literature, especially those who appreciate coming-of-age novels and stories about writers. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy picaresque narrative, ironic humor, and plots set in bohemian Paris. It is an ideal work for readers looking for a literary antecedent to authors such as Roberto Bolaño or Bryce Echenique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and entertaining vision of Parisian bohemian life and the challenges faced by writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary game that combines parody with homage to the great classics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key work for understanding the evolution of contemporary Latin American narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on art, ambition, and cultural identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable and agile read, with a narrative style rich in nuance and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Eduardo Caballero Calderón\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 Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Good Savage\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel that has transcended its original context to become a benchmark of Latin American literature. Its value lies not only in the quality of its prose and its picaresque structure, but in its ability to anticipate themes and styles that would later be developed by other renowned authors. It is a work that is of interest both for its historical value and its narrative relevance, offering an acute and entertaining look at the condition of the writer in exile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407619285339,"sku":"9788415374824","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537482.jpg?v=1781857902","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374824","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}