{"product_id":"9788490346310","title":"THE MAN OF GOD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE MAN OF GOD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tragic and traditionalist novel set in the Catalan postwar period, following the young seminarian Marcial Ustrell on a mission commissioned by the Archbishop of Barcelona. In 1957, Marcial travels to the countryside to inventory objects from various parishes that are soon to change dioceses by Vatican decision. There, in an environment of illiteracy and superstition, he will encounter circumstances that will lead him irremediably to disgrace. With touches of magical realism, the work explores the struggle between good and evil, witchcraft, and ecclesiastical greed, offering a profound vision of the beliefs and aftermath of the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Man of God tells the story of Marcial Ustrell, a seminarian sent to the Catalan regions to inventory the valuables of various parishes about to change dioceses. In a rural context marked by poverty, illiteracy, and deep-rooted superstitions, Marcial finds himself immersed in a world of women expert in medicinal plants, witchcraft practices, and the art of crafting saint figurines. As his mission progresses, a series of tragic events are unleashed that test his faith and his destiny. The novel portrays the aftermath of the Civil War, denounces the greed of the Church in the management of its heritage, and explores the struggle between good and evil in an atmosphere of magical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle between good and evil in a rural and superstitious context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe greed of the Church and the management of religious heritage during the postwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuperstitions, witchcraft, and the knowledge of medicinal plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe aftermath of the Civil War and its impact on rural communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe craftsmanship of making saint figurines as a cultural tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers interested in contemporary Catalan narrative, especially those who enjoy historical novels set in the Spanish postwar period. It is also ideal for those looking for a read with elements of magical realism, social criticism, and reflections on religion, superstition, and the human condition. Lovers of traditionalist literature and tragic stories with a strong symbolic weight will find this book an enriching literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and nuanced vision of the role of the Church in the Catalan postwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the rural traditions, superstitions, and popular culture of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tragic and absorbing plot that combines historical realism and magical elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on faith, greed, and the consequences of human decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mireia Vancells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: July 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 455 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Man of God is a novel that stands out for its ability to transport the reader to the rural Catalonia of the postwar period, with prose rich in traditionalist details and a tragic tone that maintains narrative tension. Mireia Vancells constructs a story that, through magical realism and social criticism, offers a lucid look at the tensions between faith, superstition, and material interests. Recommended for readers looking for a literary work with thematic depth and an evocative atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405147038043,"sku":"9788490346310","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034631.jpg?v=1781824076","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490346310","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}