Sarrazin, Albertine
El astràgalo
- ISBN 13:
- 9788432220333
- author:
- Sarrazin, Albertine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Editorial Seix Barral
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 154
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 14 centimetres
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Bomarzo is a thought-provoking novel by Manuel Mujica Láinez that explores the complexities of power and politics through the life and adventures of its enigmatic protagonist.
Set in a fantastical world, the story delves into the mind of Pier Francesco Orsini, a visionary of the Renaissance who created extraordinary beings with captivating deformities near his castle. This haunting narrative offers a cynical and objective view of those who wield power and the psychology that drives them.
The book has inspired a legendary opera by Alberto Ginastera, cementing its place in literary history. With its unique blend of fantasy and social commentary, Bomarzo is a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the human condition through fiction.