Description
The Delors Base
Book Summary
A novel that explores the youthful desire to transform reality through art. Jorge Ignacio Sánchez Portocarrero presents the story of Marco Molpeceres, a young civil guard assigned to a first post that will confront him with fundamental questions about social change and artistic expression. A work of contemporary fiction that invites reflection on the power of creativity as an engine for personal and collective transformation.
What is it about?
The Delors Base follows Marco Molpeceres, a young civil guard who begins his professional career with a first assignment that will mark his life. Through his experience, the novel addresses the universal question we all ask ourselves, especially in our youth: how to change the world. The answer proposed by the work is found in art, presented as a powerful tool to question, understand, and, ultimately, transform reality. The narrative combines the protagonist's professional life with his personal search for a higher purpose, creating a story that connects military discipline with artistic sensitivity.
Main themes
- The desire for social change and the search for purpose in youth.
- Art as a vehicle for personal and collective transformation.
- The duality between institutional discipline and creative expression.
- Identity and self-discovery through vocation.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction that addresses existential and social issues. It is especially recommended for those looking for stories that combine philosophical reflection with an accessible narrative plot, as well as for those exploring the role of art in today's society. It will also be attractive to young readers or adults who identify with the search for purpose and the desire to contribute to significant change.
What this book offers
- A deep reflection on the transformative power of art in daily life.
- An original perspective that connects the military world with artistic sensitivity.
- A story that invites you to question your own role in society and the tools available to generate change.
- A narrative that combines entertainment with accessible philosophical content.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sánchez Portocarrero, Jorge Ignacio
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2016
- Number of pages: 328
- Weight: 491 g
Editorial review
The Delors Base offers a narrative proposal that combines contemporary fiction with a reflection on art as an engine for change. Jorge Ignacio Sánchez Portocarrero builds a protagonist who moves between two apparently opposite worlds, generating an internal conflict that is attractive to the reader interested in stories with symbolic weight and open questions. A work that, without grandiloquent pretensions, invites one to think and feel, ideal for those seeking a reading that transcends mere entertainment.