{"product_id":"9788416461080","title":"A dream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Illusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsmael Grasa turns the story of his youth into a profound reflection on the value of life experience. Through episodes ranging from an adolescence marked by the construction of a spaceship to escape his city, to his time in a religious sect and living in shared apartments, the author invites us to reconsider what truly matters. \u003cem\u003eAn Illusion\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that fuses personal memory with philosophical inquiry to offer a lucid and moving look at the very act of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a retrospective journey in which Ismael Grasa examines the key moments that have shaped his existence. The narrative begins on an adolescent afternoon, when the author was nearly electrocuted while building a spaceship, a project that symbolized his desire to flee a small town. From there, the story unfolds to encompass his entry into a religious sect, his time at university, and the experience of living in a shared apartment. Far from being a simple autobiography, the work uses these episodes as a springboard for a broader meditation on illusion, the passage of time, and the search for meaning in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the reconstruction of the past as a tool for self-knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdolescence and youth as stages of seeking, evasion, and confrontation with reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe experience of belonging to groups with strong ideologies, such as religious sects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunal living and the relationships forged in shared apartments during youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical reflection on the intrinsic value of living, beyond achievements or failures.\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 autobiographical narrative with a strong reflective component. It is ideal for those who enjoy works that explore personal memory to extract universal questions, as well as those who appreciate a polished literary style and a lucid look at youth and the passage of time. It will also be attractive to followers of contemporary Spanish literature who are looking for a personal and authentic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original perspective on how seemingly trivial episodes of youth can hold profound lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest and unsentimental reflection on the search for identity and the experience of illusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA generational portrait of late 20th-century Spain through personal experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProse that combines the narration of anecdotes with philosophical inquiry, offering an enriching read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to accompany an author on an introspective journey that invites the reader's own reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Grasa Adé, Ismael\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Xordica\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: CARRACHINAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 243 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Illusion\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its ability to turn personal memory into a reflection of universal significance. Ismael Grasa achieves a commendable balance between anecdote and meditation, offering a narrative that captivates with its honesty and depth. It is a work that will resonate especially with those readers who seek in literature not just a story, but a mirror in which to view their own experiences and questions about the meaning of life. A recommended title for those who value introspective and well-written narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407297831259,"sku":"9788416461080","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841646108.jpg?v=1781851928","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416461080","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}