{"product_id":"9788418600500","title":"CHRONICLES OF A VILLAGE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCHRONICLES OF A VILLAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of intertwined stories that portray daily life in a village in the Spanish interior during the second half of the fifties. Through simple characters seeking to live their own lives, the author constructs a human fresco where human virtues shine above political and social circumstances. A work that invites reflection on the essence of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book transports us to a medium-sized village in the Spanish interior in the second half of the fifties, a period the author considers especially attractive for the setting of his work. Through different stories that intertwine, we meet characters of popular extraction who, without great ambitions, dedicate themselves to living their own lives with honesty and simplicity. The narrative focuses on highlighting human virtues, showing how, above political or ideological considerations, the positive aspects of human nature far outweigh the negative ones. The author deliberately avoids revealing the specific province, giving the work a universal character that allows the reader to identify with the experiences narrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural life in postwar Spain during the 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman virtues and the intrinsic goodness of simple people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life and the small stories that make up collective memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming political divisions through shared values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA generational portrait of an era marked by austerity and dignity.\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 costumbrista narrative and portraits of 20th-century rural Spain. It is especially suitable for those who appreciate stories of humble and authentic characters, as well as those looking for a reading that vindicates human values above ideologies. It will also be attractive to lovers of contemporary fiction with a strong social and emotional component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nostalgic and human look at a key period in Spain's recent history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to reflect on the human condition through relatable and believable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable and profound read that combines entertainment with universal values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic portrait of life in the country's interior, without idealizations or judgments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary proposal that bets on optimism and hope in human nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Villanueva Aguilar, Juan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: BOHODON EDICIONES S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DIDOT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: April 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChronicles of a Village\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a work of contemporary fiction that opts for emotional realism and a portrait of \"deep Spain.\" Its focus on human virtues and overcoming political differences gives it a hopeful and reflective tone. It is a recommended read for those looking for stories with a soul, far from media noise, and that connect with the essential aspects of the human experience through simplicity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOHODON EDICIONES S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405081272667,"sku":"9788418600500","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841860050.jpg?v=1781822670","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418600500","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}