{"product_id":"9788495291875","title":"The Tragedy of Mr. Morn","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Tragedy of Mr. Morn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is the first significant piece of fiction by Vladimir Nabokov, written when the author was twenty-four years old and remaining unpublished in Spanish until now. Readers will discover an early dramatic text that already reveals the narrative mastery, psychological complexity, and linguistic virtuosity that would characterize the later work of the author of \"Lolita.\" It is a fundamental piece for understanding the literary evolution of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Tragedy of Mr. Morn\" is a play that Nabokov conceived in his youth, during his exile in Berlin. The plot unfolds in an imaginary kingdom and revolves around a revolutionary leader named Morn, whose secret identity and tragic destiny are intertwined with themes such as impossible love, sacrifice, and the duality of the self. Through poetic language and a classical dramatic structure, the work explores the conflicts between political duty and personal desires, the social mask and inner truth. The piece anticipates recurring motifs in Nabokovian narrative: memory, exile, identity, and the complexity of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and social mask: the duality between the public appearance and the true nature of the protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTragic and impossible love: the devastating consequences of a love that defies social and political conventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRevolution and power: the conflict between revolutionary ideals and the realities of leadership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile and uprooting: the experience of displacement and the search for belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDestiny and fate: the inevitability of tragedy in the lives of the characters.\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 the complete works of Vladimir Nabokov, especially those who wish to explore his literary beginnings. It will also be of great value to scholars of 20th-century literature, lovers of auteur theater, and followers of Russian narrative in exile. It is an essential read for those seeking to understand the genesis of one of the great masters of contemporary prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a work previously unpublished in Spanish, which completes Nabokov's literary corpus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique vision of the early development of his style, with echoes of his literary maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intense theatrical experience that combines lyricism, dramatic tension, and psychological depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and literary context regarding the youthful production of a key 20th-century author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Nabokov, Vladimir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones La Uña Rota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LIBROS ROBADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 440 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"The Tragedy of Mr. Morn\" represents a significant publishing event for followers of Nabokov and for lovers of literary theater. The work, written in his youth, is not merely an archival curiosity, but a dramatic text of remarkable quality that already contains the obsessions and stylistic prowess of the author. The Spanish translation, previously non-existent, opens a door to a lesser-known but equally fascinating facet of his production. For the reader interested in the evolution of great writers, this book offers a unique opportunity to witness the birth of an exceptional literary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES LA UÑA ROTA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407431786843,"sku":"9788495291875","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849529187.jpg?v=1781855630","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788495291875","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}