Guevara, Ernesto Che
The Motorcycle Diaries (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241465103
- author:
- Guevara, Ernesto Che
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
At the age of twenty-three, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara embarked on a journey across Latin America with his friend Alberto Granado, accompanied by a single 1939 Norton motorcycle. Their travels took them off the beaten path, as they sought to meet ordinary people and understand the continent's diverse life. Along the way, they encountered a range of experiences, from thrilling escapes to moments of profound insight.
Through their adventures, Che Guevara formed himself into the man who would become a world-renowned revolutionary and freedom fighter. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the development of a legendary figure, as he navigates the complexities of poverty, philosophy, and politics.
Part travelogue, part coming-of-age story, The Motorcycle Diaries is a compelling account of one man's journey of self-discovery and transformation.
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