{"product_id":"9788416537181","title":"In search of New Babylon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn Search of New Babylon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the American West of the late 19th century, four lost souls cross paths incessantly in a boundless territory. A reverend with amputated hands, a pyromaniac who has escaped the gallows nine times, a young woman in search of the ideal husband, and a criminal who dreams of a utopian city. Their paths intertwine, laden with pistols, gold nuggets, and broken dreams. A novel that combines the harshness of the classic western with masterful prose and a poetic gaze upon the forgotten souls of the American dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work follows the trajectories of four characters whose lives intersect in the vast landscape of the American West. In Paria, 1881, Reverend Aaron appears with his hands amputated, looking for a brothel. In Bullionville, 1880, Charles Teasdale, the West's most famous pyromaniac, commits suicide after nine escapes from the gallows. In Kansas City, 1877, Pearl Guthrie embarks on a journey West in search of the perfect husband. And in Perryville, 1878, Russian Bill, a dreamy criminal, plans to found New Babylon, a utopian city for all outcasts. Their stories entwine in a hostile territory where dreams collide with the harshest reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUtopia and the American dream as a mirage for the dispossessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe western as a literary genre revisited with a contemporary voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for redemption and second chances in a violent world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDestiny and chance as forces that connect seemingly disconnected lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginality and exclusion on the 19th-century American frontier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is aimed at readers looking for a high-quality literary western, far removed from the genre's clichés. It is ideal for those who enjoy choral narratives with multiple voices and perspectives, as well as those interested in polished prose that combines action, reflection, and a touch of lyricism. It will also be attractive to followers of historical fiction who explore the fringes of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reinvention of the classic western with a modern and literary perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and memorable characters that transcend genre archetypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMasterful prose that turns violence and harshness into narrative poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on broken dreams and the search for a place in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA choral story that masterfully weaves multiple destinies in the same territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scali, Dominique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoja de Lata Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, Westerns, Historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensibles a las letras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 388\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 515 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Search of New Babylon arrives as a literary surprise within the western genre. The work stands out for its ability to renew the codes of the classic West from a contemporary perspective, without losing the essence of the genre. Dominique Scali's prose is precise and evocative, maintaining a narrative pace that captures the reader from the very first pages. The construction of the characters, each with their own voice and motivations, makes this novel highly recommended for those seeking quality historical fiction that transcends the conventions of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406722031963,"sku":"9788416537181","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841653718.jpg?v=1781838980","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416537181","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}