Description
The Hidden History
Book Summary
A literary mirror where the author shows his face and that of others, revealing stories that transcend the anecdotal. Through these pages, the reader will discover who Lieutenant Evaristo Santos was or in which river of Paniceiros trout were caught, but will also explore the depths of human experience: the loss of love, survival after abandonment, and the ability to make the world our own when we learn how to look. A work that defines true baggage in the face of the ephemeral and superficial nature of postmodernity.
What is it about?
Xuan Bello Fernández turns these pages into an exercise in collective introspection. The work moves between personal memory and shared history, showing how small details and seemingly anonymous lives build a deeper narrative. The author tells us about figures such as Lieutenant Evaristo Santos and specific places like the Paniceiros River, but also addresses the universal emotions that define us: love, loss, and the transformation we undergo when someone leaves or when we let go. Faced with an era dominated by the superficial and passing trends, this book vindicates the attentive gaze as a tool for understanding the world and taking ownership of it.
Main themes
- Personal and collective memory as a construction of identity.
- The loss of love and the process of becoming an emotional survivor.
- Critique of postmodernity and its obsession with the ephemeral and the superficial.
- The act of looking as a form of knowledge and empowerment.
- The recovery of forgotten stories and characters from rural and daily life.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary narrative that combines personal introspection with the chronicle of everyday life. Especially suitable for those seeking literature that reflects on memory, identity, and resistance against the fleeting nature of current culture. Also for followers of the work of Xuan Bello Fernández and the Carrachinas collection from Xordica.
What this book offers
- A deep look at how personal experiences and losses transform us.
- A reflection on the importance of attentive observation to understand and possess the world.
- A lucid critique of the superficiality of postmodernity, inviting us to value what is essential.
- The recovery of stories and characters that make up an emotional and cultural heritage.
Technical specifications
- Author: Bello Fernández, Xuan
- Publisher: Xordica
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: CARRACHINAS
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: November 2019
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 303 g
Editorial review
A book that stands out for its ability to interweave the intimate with the universal, offering the reader a literary experience that goes beyond the anecdote. Xuan Bello Fernández's proposal is especially relevant in a cultural context dominated by the ephemeral, by reclaiming the attentive gaze and memory as tools to build meaning. Recommended for those looking for a reflective narrative with substance.