Description
The Tower
Book Summary
A full-day literary walk, from dawn to dusk, around the Tower of Hercules becomes the connecting thread of a work that intertwines nature, history, and myth. Antonio Sandoval invites the reader to rediscover this iconic monument and its surroundings from a multifaceted perspective, combining landscape observation with reflection on humanity's relationship with biodiversity.
What is it about?
The work takes place during a day in April, following the author's journey around the surroundings of the Tower of Hercules. Throughout the hours, from before dawn until deep night, Sandoval collects sensory impressions, descriptions of the coastal landscape, historical narratives, and legends linked to the Roman lighthouse. This physical journey also becomes an interior journey where current environmental issues are addressed and a constructive critique is proposed regarding the way our species values and relates to other living beings. The work inaugurates the Vitamina N collection, dedicated to fostering a new ecological consciousness through literature.
Main Themes
- Relationship between cultural heritage and the natural environment
- History and mythology surrounding the Tower of Hercules
- Observation of nature and biodiversity of the Galician coast
- Critique of human disconnection from the environment
- Proposal for change in the valuation of other species
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in naturalistic outreach and travel literature with ecological awareness. Also for those seeking an original look at a historical monument from an environmental perspective, and for young people and adults who wish to reflect on humanity's role on the planet through evocative and well-documented prose.
What this book offers
- An immersive reading experience that combines sensory description and critical thinking
- Knowledge about the history and symbolism of the Tower of Hercules
- An invitation to observe nature with attention and respect
- Keys to rethinking the relationship between human beings and biodiversity
- The start of a publishing collection dedicated to ecological consciousness
Technical Specifications
- Author: Sandoval Rey, Antonio
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: Environment, fiction and true stories for children and young adults
- Collection: Vitamina N
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 460 g
Editorial Review
A title that successfully inaugurates a necessary thematic collection. Antonio Sandoval manages to build bridges between historical heritage and ecological urgency, offering a reading that educates the gaze without losing its narrative pulse. Recommended for those looking for books that combine knowledge, sensitivity, and commitment to the environment.