Clezio, J M G Le
La Cuarentena
- ISBN 13:
- 9788483832806
- author:
- Clezio, J M G Le
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- TusQuets
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 358
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13 x 1.5 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
La cuarentena by Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio is a novel that explores the human experience through a complex and suspenseful tale. Set in 1872, the story follows Jacques Archambau, a young doctor who embarks on a journey to his ancestral homeland with his wife Suzanne and brother Léon. Their voyage takes an unexpected turn when they are forced to disembark at the island of Mauritius due to a outbreak of cholera on board. Stranded with a small group of passengers, including Europeans and Indian laborers, Jacques must confront his past and navigate the challenges of their new surroundings. As tensions rise and the group's situation becomes increasingly dire, Jacques finds himself drawn to a young Indian woman named Suryavati, who may hold the key to his future. With its dense and beautiful prose, La cuarentena is a gripping tale of adventure, love, and survival that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.