{"product_id":"9788490074930","title":"The Seven Madmen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Seven Madmen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seven Madmen\u003c\/em\u003e is the first part of Roberto Arlt's famous novelistic diptych, a fundamental work of 20th-century Argentine literature. Originally published in 1929, the novel immerses the reader in a universe of marginal and desperate characters who, driven by resentment and humiliation, conspire to finance a social revolution through a network of brothels. With a direct style and a raw look at the human condition, Arlt constructs a story of ambition, madness, and failure that anticipates the social and political tensions of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Erdosain, a man trapped in an unhappy marriage and haunted by the guilt of a petty theft, who encounters the enigmatic Astrologer. This character leads a secret society of eccentric and déclassé individuals—the seven madmen of the title—who plan a total revolution. Their method for raising funds is as sordid as it is visionary: establishing a chain of brothels. Through philosophical dialogues and extreme situations, Arlt explores how desperation can lead the most vulnerable beings to embrace extreme ideologies. The work is a stark portrait of urban alienation and the search for redemption in a hopeless world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial revolution as a refuge for the marginalized and the failed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness and desperation as drivers of human action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of bourgeois morality and established institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual alienation in the modern city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between utopian ideals and corrupt means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic Argentine literature, social realism, and novels of ideas. It is ideal for those seeking an intense narrative with complex characters and a philosophical and political background. It is also attractive to literature students and the general public who wish to explore a work that marked a turning point in the Latin American novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and disturbing vision of marginality and conspiracy in early 20th-century Argentina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn innovative narrative style, a precursor to existentialism and the modern Spanish-language novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnforgettable characters that embody the contradictions of a society in crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the limits of morality and the justification of violence as a tool for change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to delve into a key work that engages with the political and social thought of its time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Arlt, Roberto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Classic texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Seven Madmen\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential novel for understanding the evolution of Argentine narrative and the work of Roberto Arlt. Its ability to portray existential anguish and social criticism makes it a powerful and relevant read. This paperback edition from Linkgua Ediciones facilitates access to a classic that continues to challenge readers with its brutal honesty and psychological complexity. Recommended both for new readers and for those wishing to revisit a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406488691035,"sku":"9788490074930","price":30.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007493.jpg?v=1781836163","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490074930","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}