EL ACOSO

Carpentier, Alejo

Edité par Editorial Losada, Buenos Aires, 1956

First edition of this politically charged novella by the influential Cuban writer. Carpentier is responsible for introducing the concept of "lo real maravilloso" or "the marvelous real" not to be confused with (though it is in many ways a progenitor of) magical realism. His theory that Latin America, due to its unique history and blend of cultural influences, is a place where the line between the real and the fantastic is blurred was explored in the prologue for his book EL REINO DE ESTE MUNDO [THE KINGDOM OF THIS WORLD]. Carpentier's influence is undeniable as a father of the soon-to-come Latin Boom generation, many of whom would build upon "lo real maravilloso" by moving towards the more concrete introduction of fantastical elements that would come to characterize magical realism. 8'' x 6''. Original color wrappers. Deckle edges. Text in Spanish. 116 pages. Unopened. Wrappers faintly toned and lightly worn, couple faint spots of soil, bit of chipping at foot of spine. N° de réf. du vendeur 52714

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : EL ACOSO
Éditeur : Editorial Losada, Buenos Aires
Date d'édition : 1956
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very good plus.
Edition : First printing.