Description
You will wander lost through the world
Book summary
A collection of stories where music, literature, and emotion intertwine to explore the human soul. With a precise style, full of humor and beauty, Óscar Esquivas invites us on a narrative journey where everything from Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major to a mambo plays, and verses by Rilke or Gloria Fuertes are recited. The result is a work that achieves a rare and moving sense of truth, trapping the reader in a universe of cultural references and universal feelings.
What is it about?
This book gathers a series of stories animated by a youthful and irresistible impulse. In its pages, classical music coexists with the popular: waltzes by Granados, works by Dutilleux, Cherubini, or Borodin, alongside Christmas carols and a mambo. Literature also plays a central role, with tributes to authors such as Chekhov, Leskov, or Céline, and the presence of the poetry of Rilke and Gloria Fuertes. Through these stories, the author explores the complexity of the human being with a characteristic style, combining narrative precision, humor, and a deep aesthetic sensitivity to offer an authentic and moving reading experience.
Main themes
- Music as a vehicle for emotions and memory.
- The influence of classical and contemporary literature on daily life.
- The exploration of the human soul through beauty and humor.
- Nostalgia and youth as a narrative impulse.
- The intersection between popular culture and high culture.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in quality short fiction, lovers of classical music and literature, and those looking for stories that combine intelligence, sensitivity, and a touch of humor. It is also ideal for those who enjoy works that pay tribute to great authors and composers, and who value a precise and evocative literary style.
What this book offers
- A reading experience that integrates music and literature in an organic and evocative way.
- Stories that provoke an authentic emotional connection thanks to their verisimilitude and depth.
- A narrative style that combines precision, beauty, and humor, offering a unique voice in contemporary fiction.
- The opportunity to discover or rediscover cultural references through fiction.
Technical specifications
- Author: Esquivas, Óscar
- Publisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: VIENTO ABIERTO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2016
- Number of pages: 248
- Weight: 380 g
Editorial review
A literary proposal that stands out for its ability to merge artistic disciplines within short fiction. Óscar Esquivas demonstrates a mastery of the short story, ensuring that each piece functions as a small autonomous universe, but also as part of a coherent whole. The work will especially interest readers looking for a cultured yet accessible narrative that does not renounce humor or genuine emotion. It is, without a doubt, a recommended read for those who appreciate literature as an art that dialogues with other forms of expression.