{"product_id":"9788494925498","title":"Unrestrained","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnbridled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnbridled\u003c\/em\u003e is a childhood memoir by writer Xosé Fortes, a journey into the heart of rural postwar Galicia. Through a child's eyes, the author reconstructs a world where poverty and hardship mingle with freedom, imagination, and pride. The book does not merely recount personal memories; it portrays a territory and an era that have vanished, showing how the ability to dream allows one to survive any catastrophe. A work that celebrates the joy of living and telling one's own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXosé Fortes recalls his early years in a Galicia marked by the postwar period, a corner of the world where reality intersects with legend. The narrative is built from unforgettable images and characters: free mares roaming the mountains, umbrella makers who give away whistles, schoolteachers, outlaws, and sick children. In this setting, a book called \u003cem\u003eHeart\u003c\/em\u003e, maps of lost worlds, and friendship become refuges. The work explores how a child, armed only with his imagination, manages to survive the catastrophes of his environment, weaving a tale that is at once intimate and collective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood memory and the reconstruction of the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural postwar Galicia: poverty, pride, and isolation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImagination as a tool for survival and resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and dreams as pillars in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe passage of time and the disappearance of a world and its traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in autobiography and memoirs, especially those portraying 20th-century rural Spain. It is also ideal for those seeking a lyrical and evocative narrative that combines personal history with a portrait of a community. Recommended for lovers of Galician literature and for those who value stories about childhood resilience and the power of the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and moving vision of childhood in postwar Galicia, far from clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how imagination and dreams can be a refuge against the harshness of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary portrait of a vanished territory and era, with a strong sense of place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolished and poetic prose that invites introspection and nostalgia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortes, Xosé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autobiography: general, memoirs, modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e VIENTO ABIERTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnbridled\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that stands out for its ability to merge individual memory with the collective history of a Galicia that no longer exists. Xosé Fortes strikes a balance between the crudeness of the postwar era and the tenderness of a child's gaze, offering a story that is both intimate and universal. His prose, evocative and unpretentious, manages to trap the reader in an emotional journey that celebrates resilience and the beauty of the everyday. A recommended read for those looking for quality narrative that transcends mere recollection to become literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407618695515,"sku":"9788494925498","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849492549.jpg?v=1781857880","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494925498","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}