{"product_id":"9788418227684","title":"THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLast of the Mohicans, The\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1826, \u003cem\u003eThe Last of the Mohicans\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the foundational novels of American literature, comparable in importance to \u003cem\u003eMoby Dick\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHuckleberry Finn\u003c\/em\u003e. Set during the French and Indian War of 1757, the work follows young Cora and Alice Munro on their dangerous journey to reunite with their father, the colonel in command of Fort William Henry. Accompanied by the scout Hawkeye and the Mohicans Chingachgook and his son Uncas, they face betrayal and conflict with the Huron tribe. This edition commemorates the bicentennial of the work with a new translation by Miguel Temprano García, offering a refreshed reading of this historical adventure classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in the year 1757, during the Seven Years' War in North America, when French forces and their indigenous allies besiege Fort William Henry. Sisters Cora and Alice Munro travel through dangerous territory to reunite with their father, Colonel Munro. On their journey, they are escorted by the white scout Hawkeye and the last two Mohicans: the wise Chingachgook and his brave son Uncas. However, the treachery of the Huron Magua, a guide with a grudge against the colonel, triggers a series of captures, chases, and battles that will test the courage, loyalty, and honor of the protagonists. The plot combines fast-paced action with a deep reflection on the conflict between settlers, Native Americans, and European powers, highlighting the figure of Cora as a mixed-race heroine of great strength and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColonial conflict and the French and Indian War in 18th-century North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe clash of cultures between European settlers, Native Americans, and imperial powers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor, loyalty, and betrayal in a context of survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the \"noble savage\" and the idealization of Mohican values (wisdom, bravery, and generosity).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMiscegenation and female strength represented in the character of Cora Munro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in the classic historical adventure novel, as well as those seeking to understand the origins of American literature. It is ideal for lovers of tales of exploration, survival, and cultural conflict, and for those who appreciate complex characters and a narrative that combines action with moral reflection. It is also an essential read for literature students and fans of United States colonial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into one of the great classics of world literature, with a new translation that updates the language for the contemporary reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced adventure plot that combines action, suspense, and human drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective on the history of colonial conflicts and the role of native peoples in the formation of the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable characters, especially the heroine Cora, who breaks with the female stereotypes of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on universal themes such as honor, loyalty, identity, and the disappearance of cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: James Fenimore Cooper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 456\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 700 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Last of the Mohicans\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential work that has shaped the collective imagination regarding the American frontier and the conflict between settlers and natives. This edition, which celebrates the bicentennial of its publication, offers a renewed translation that facilitates the modern reader's connection with Cooper's nineteenth-century prose. The novel maintains its ability to captivate with its narrative pace and the construction of constant tension, while the depth of its characters and the implicit critique of colonial violence elevate it above mere adventure. It is a recommended read both for those who wish to rediscover a classic and for new readers looking for an action story with a historical and moral background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407610405211,"sku":"9788418227684","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841822768.jpg?v=1781857791","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418227684","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}