{"product_id":"9788417077044","title":"Arthur Koestler. Our man in Spain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArthur Koestler. Our Man in Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reconstructs the fascinating and controversial trajectory of Arthur Koestler, one of the most complex intellectual figures of the 20th century. Jorge Freire guides us through the decisive years in which Koestler went from being a young salesman in Palestine to becoming a spy, journalist, and persecuted writer. The book focuses on his involvement in the Spanish Civil War, his work documenting the Nazi intervention, and the turning point represented by his death sentence in a Seville cell. A narrative that combines biographical essay, spy story, and philosophical reflection to offer a vibrant portrait of a man in search of the absolute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book follows the life of Arthur Koestler from his erratic beginnings to his transformation into a world-class intellectual. It delves into his years of communist militancy, his secret missions for the International, and his role as a correspondent in the Spanish Civil War. The narrative becomes tense when describing his capture by Francoist forces and his death sentence in Seville, a crucial moment where a mystical experience in prison redefines his existence. More than a standard biography, the work is a journey through the contradictions of a man who danced on a wire between utopia, conspiracy, and spiritual searching, offering a unique perspective on the convulsive Europe of the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntellectual and political biography of Arthur Koestler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Spanish Civil War and foreign intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical commitment, utopia, and ideological disillusionment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEspionage and the clandestine missions of the Communist International.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystical experience and personal transformation on the edge of life.\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 historical biographies, especially those that explore the figure of the committed intellectual. It will also be of great interest to those seeking an original approach to the Spanish Civil War from an international perspective, as well as to fans of 20th-century history, war journalism, and non-fiction narratives with the pace of a spy novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and documented portrait of one of the most lucid and contradictory minds of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the Spanish Civil War through the eyes of an exceptional witness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines historical rigor with agile and captivating prose, typical of a thriller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of universal themes such as the search for truth, the price of political commitment, and the possibility of personal redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Freire Gutiérrez, Jorge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: General biography, Literary biography, Literary essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Pdt. Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: June 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 227 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArthur Koestler. Our Man in Spain presents itself as a unique work that manages to transcend the biographical genre. Jorge Freire constructs a dizzying account that grips the reader from the first moment, offering not only the facts of an exceptional life, but also the intellectual and political climate of an era. His approach, halfway between an essay and a spy novel, is especially effective in bringing to life a character as complex as Koestler. It is, without a doubt, a recommended read for those looking for a true story told with narrative pulse and depth of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407397511515,"sku":"9788417077044","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707704.jpg?v=1781854499","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077044","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}