Description
Melcior Mauri or another way to fight against time
Book summary
This work is much more than a sports biography. Through the figure of Melcior Mauri, winner of the 1991 Vuelta a España, the book offers an intimate portrait and a deep reflection on the child of humble, peasant origins from Osona whose life was marked by sport. The reader will discover how social success and the media construction of the cyclist coexisted with a limited informational reality, shaping the career of one of the best Catalan cyclists in history.
What is it about?
The book addresses the life of Melcior Mauri from his origins in a humble farming family in Osona to his becoming a central figure in Catalan cycling. It does not limit itself to narrating his victories, but rather analyzes how sports practice conditioned his childhood and youth. Subsequently, it explores the paradox of his success: the social recognition and media fascination that surrounded him, but which, according to the work, offered an incomplete and superficial view of his person. Ultimately, it is a reflection on the fight against time, both in the sporting sense (time trials) and in the vital sense (the construction of identity and memory).
Main themes
- Sports biography of Melcior Mauri, winner of the 1991 Vuelta a España.
- Humble origins and rural environment as the basis of personal and athletic training.
- Analysis of the media construction of the athlete and its informational limitations.
- Reflection on social success, fame, and personal identity.
- The fight against time as a metaphor for sports and life efforts.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at fans of cycling and sport in general who want to know the figure of Melcior Mauri in depth beyond the headlines. It will also interest readers of biographies who are looking for a critical and reflective look at the relationship between success, the media, and personal identity. It is especially recommended for those who appreciate stories of overcoming challenges and the social and cultural context of Catalan sport.
What this book offers
- A complete and nuanced view of Melcior Mauri's life and career, beyond sports results.
- A reflection on how success and media fame can simplify the complexity of a person.
- A portrait of the social and family context that forged one of the best Catalan cyclists.
- A perspective on the fight against time as a central element of sport and life.
- A critical analysis of the construction of athletes' public image.
Technical specifications
- Author: Maria Cuenca, Josep
- Publisher: Cossetania
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Biography: sport
- Collection: Perfils
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2008
- Number of pages: 136
- Weight: 336 g
Editorial review
This biography stands out for going beyond a sports chronicle to offer a reflection on the construction of identity in the context of media success. The work is of interest both to fans of Melcior Mauri and to any reader looking to understand the complex relationship between the athlete, their environment, and their public image. Its critical and human approach adds value to the figure of the cyclist, making it a recommended read for those who appreciate biographies with analytical depth.