{"product_id":"9788496964945","title":"Great World Circus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGran Circo Mundial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief and intense novel that explores the clash between two opposing realities: a town anchored in its routines and a mysterious traveling company that sets up in its outskirts. Through the eyes of a young protagonist, the work delves into the fear of the unknown and the fascination awakened by the new, while tension grows as they wait for a performance that never quite arrives. A literary experience that combines realism and symbolism to offer a reflection on the passage into maturity and the transformative power of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of a traveling circus on the outskirts of a small town triggers a week of waiting, charged with uncertainty and anticipation. The townspeople, trapped in their habits, observe the company's installation with suspicion, while a poster promises a show that has yet to be announced. In this atmosphere of contained tension, a boy, drawn by the mystery surrounding the circus hidden in a grove, decides to enter that unknown world. His incursion reveals a different reality, marked by fantasy and danger, which confronts him for the first time with the complexity of life. The night of the performance becomes the climax of an initiatory journey, where the circus acts as a mirror to the community's desires and fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between tradition and novelty in closed communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe rite of passage into maturity through a transformative experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe mythical perception of reality and the symbolic power of performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between fascination with the unknown and the fear of the different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and the search for meaning in a routine environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in contemporary narrative with a symbolic and atmospheric tone, featuring polished and evocative prose. Especially suitable for those who enjoy short stories that explore the psychology of characters and the conflict between the everyday and the extraordinary. It will also be attractive to those seeking a reflective read on personal growth and the impact of art on community life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA concise narrative that succeeds in creating an atmosphere of mystery and sustained anticipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the fear of change and the capacity of the new to transform one's perception of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sensitive portrait of adolescence and the awakening to the emotional complexity of the adult world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that combines realism and symbolism with precise and evocative language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Escapa, Pablo Andrés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 201 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that, despite its brevity, manages to build a dense and suggestive narrative universe. The prose of Pablo Andrés Escapa stands out for its ability to generate suspense and emotion from an apparently simple situation. The novel is particularly interesting for readers who value atmospheric literature and symbolism, offering a read that invites reflection without abandoning narrative tension. A recommended title within contemporary fiction for its originality and thematic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407619907931,"sku":"9788496964945","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849696494.jpg?v=1781857924","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496964945","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}