{"product_id":"9788416575220","title":"PEDRO PÁRAMO","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePedro Páramo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered a masterpiece of world literature, \u003cem\u003ePedro Páramo\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that transcends time and reality. Through the voice of Juan Preciado, who travels to the ghostly town of Comala in search of his father, the reader enters a labyrinth of voices, echoes, and memories where life and death become blurred. This commemorative edition, which includes the Basque translation by Juan Garzia Garmendia, offers a unique opportunity to rediscover Juan Rulfo's innovative prose and unforgettable atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel narrates Juan Preciado's journey to Comala, a desolate and almost ghostly town, to fulfill the promise made to his dying mother: to meet his father, Pedro Páramo. Upon arriving, Juan discovers a place inhabited by whispers and shadows, where the living and the dead coexist on the same plane. Through fragments of conversations and memories, the story of Pedro Páramo is reconstructed—a powerful and ruthless cacique whose obsessive love for Susana San Juan and his boundless ambition sealed Comala's fate, plunging it into ruin and abandonment. The work is a mosaic of voices weaving a non-linear narrative, where time dilutes and the boundary between reality and the afterlife fades away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and paternal legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower, violence, and the oppression of the cacique system in rural Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObsessive love and loneliness as destructive forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath as an extension of life, where the dead continue to tell their story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory, oblivion, and the weight of the past on the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDesolation and abandonment as a consequence of the abuse of power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential for readers passionate about classical and contemporary literature, especially those interested in magical realism and experimental narrative. It is also a fundamental read for students and scholars of Hispanic American literature, as well as anyone who wishes to explore one of the most influential works of the 20th century, which has left its mark on generations of writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive and unique reading experience that challenges linear narrative and the perception of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of a poetic and precise prose capable of creating dense atmospheres and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on memory, death, and power in the Mexican context, with universal resonances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a masterpiece that has been a source of inspiration for countless authors and subsequent works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA commemorative edition that includes the Basque translation, offering an additional perspective on the original text.\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 Juan Rulfo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Gallo de Oro Ediciones\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 Literature and Literary Studies, Literary Studies: General, Modern and Contemporary Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallo Verde\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 324\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 405 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003ePedro Páramo\u003c\/em\u003e not only commemorates the centenary of Juan Rulfo's birth but also reaffirms the enduring relevance of a novel that continues to fascinate due to its complexity and beauty. The inclusion of the Basque translation adds significant philological and cultural value, making it an attractive option both for new readers and for those who wish to rediscover the work from a bilingual perspective. It is a valuable addition to any library that prides itself on housing the great milestones of world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EL GALLO DE ORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405677355355,"sku":"9788416575220","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841657522.jpg?v=1781829783","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416575220","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}