In this bestselling literary novel cercas takes the reader on an investigation of historic events to unravel an essential secret about spains most uncomfortable past, but most importantly, about the human condition. Javier cercas nacio en ibahernando, caceres, en 1962. In the final moments of the spanish civil war, as the remnants of the republican army retreat north to exile, fifty prominent nationalist prisoners are taken. His novels tend to address the concept of historical memory, particularly with regard to the spanish civil war and the franco regime, and often feature a mixture of fiction and reality. The book was a bestseller in spain, and i am ashamed to admit it has taken me this long to read the book. Le libros descargar libros en pdf, epub y mobi leer. Soldiers of salamis by javier cercas book analysis. In this bestselling literary novel cercas takes the reader on an investigation of historic events to unravel an essential secret about spains most uncomforta. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone.
The novel returns thus to the mystery of the unconscious, to offer us the vital, spiritual and psychological voyage of a man into. The english translation by anne mclean won the independent foreign fiction prize for 2004. Starring ariadna gil and ramon fontsere, the film was nominated for eight goya awards in 2004, and won the award for best cinematography. Javier cercas has 37 books on goodreads with 33209 ratings. It is rare to read a civil war book which such a lack of prejudice. Soldiers of salamis by cercas, javier, 1962publication date 2003 topics. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The book was acclaimed by critics in spain and was top of the bestseller book list there for many months.
Spains bestselling book of the yearan awardwinning, wholly original and absorbing work of fiction by a modern master, at whose heart lies an investigation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It is metafictional in so far as the story it tells is purportedly the story of the writing of the book itself. In terms of time, it spans the most of the 20th century.
Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. It provides a thorough exploration of the novels plot, characters and main themes, including memory, heroism and the. Javier cercas is fond of the long dense sentences that are characteristic of spanish prose, and by opting to translate them into equally long, dense english sentences anne mclean occasionally writes herself into a culdesac. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Right through the center of spain runs a deep scar.
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