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El número 10 de la colección de Marchamalo & SantosLa colección de biografías de escritores que cada año preparan Antonio Santos y Jesús Marchamalo para Nórdica llega con este título a su décima

Suele decirse, para hablar de México, que es un país de tres pisos: el subsuelo prehispánico (que en ocasiones se llama de contacto previo), la etapa colonial (mestizaje y aculturación) y la independencia, desde la liberacion hasta los tiempos modernos, pasando por la revolucion de 1910. Los antiguos mexicanos veian mas bien una sucesion de edades, los "soles", el ultimo, al final del cual vivimos, corresponde a la era de los temblores de tierra (Ollin). La literatura, en Mexico, ha conocido esta sucesion. Si la epoca prehispanica solo ha dejado pocas huellas, borradas por los conquistadores, la era del mestizaje empieza de verdad con una mujer, una de las grandes poetas de la historia literaria mexicana, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, mezcla de la herencia indigena de su pueblo natal y del manierismo arquitectonico del barroco hispano-lusitano. En virtud de su audacia, su sinceridad y de su entrega es la primera autora moderna que afirma la libertad de las mujeres. La modernidad de Mexico es tambien el nacimiento en la novela de algo confuso y fascinante que se ha llamado "realismo magico", la idea se atribuye a Gabriel Garcia Marquez aunque su inventor haya sido Juan Rulfo. En 1968, cuando publica su obra maestra Pueblo en vilo (traducido al frances con el titulo de Barrieres de la solitude), el historiador Luis Gonzalez y Gonzalez inaugura la tercera etapa de Mexico, que la separa de la vaga oleada del modernismo cientifico, al instaurar el reconocimiento del particularismo agricola. Esta etapa apenas comienza. En nuestro tiempo de universalismo (y de guerras sin cuartel) ¿por modestia o por realismo, deberiamos unirnos a el?Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio

La Embajada de México en Canadá y el Centro Liquidámbar se congratulan en presentar esta antología que reúne las voces de trece autores mexicano-canadienses quienes navegan por los ricos paisajes de la creatividad, la identidad, el idioma, la migracion y la fusion cultural. Este viaje a traves de la literatura comprende las imponentes montañas de la Sierra Madre en Mexico hasta los vastos bosques boreales de Canada, capturando historias que reflejan resiliencia, los recuerdos y la vibrante interaccion entre dos patrias. Sus letras atraviesan las fronteras como un hilo vivo, entrelazando recuerdos y sueños a traves de tierras. Esta antologia se erige como un testimonio del poder de las palabras para construir puentes, transmitir la cultura y celebrar la riqueza del espiritu mexicano lejos de casa. La version en ingles y español de cada texto amplia nuestra mision de construir puentes culturales y linguisticos. Los involucrados en la realizacion de esta antologia reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con fomentar el dialogo cultural y apoyar las expresiones creativas de la diaspora mexicana en Canada. The Embassy of Mexico in Canada and the Liquidambar Center are pleased to present this anthology, which brings together the voices of thirteen Mexican-Canadian authors who navigate the rich landscapes of creativity, identity, language, migration, and cultural fusion. This literary journey spans the majestic Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico to the vast boreal forests of Canada, capturing stories that reflect resilience, memories, and the vibrant interaction between two homelands. Their words cross borders like a living thread, weaving together memories and dreams across lands. This anthology stands as a testament to the power of words to build bridges, transmit culture, and celebrate the richness of the Mexican spirit far from home. The versions in English and Spanish of each text furthers our mission to build cultural and linguistic bridges. Those involved in the creation of this anthology reaffirm our commitment to fostering cultural dialogue and supporting the creative expressions of the Mexican diaspora in Canada.

En los 90 Mateo Maximoff comienza a escribir sus memorias a pedido de su hija. En este libro se remonta al origen de su familia, para narrar después los sucesos más importantes de su infancia y juventud. Hasta que la guerra parte en dos su historia. Es en este periodo donde cuenta con mayor detalle su experiencia junto a su familia, su tribu y los otros gitanos que fueron internados en los campos en el sur de Francia. Es dramatico el relato de los intentos de escapar de los alemanes, de los bombardeos, de la guerra... Este es el escenario en que nace el escritor, sus poemas y sus novelas. Maximoff deja el relato en un momento posterior al final de la guerra porque en 1993 cuando escribio este libro ya estaba con problemas de salud. El capitulo final de su vida lo narrara en 2006 su amigo Gerard Gartner en el libro "Mateo Maximoff, Carnets de Route".

El Cairo, 1963: el suicidio de la joven Enayat al-Zayyat se convierte en sinónimo de talento trágicamente truncado, mientras que Amor y silencio, su única novela, languidece sin ser publicada. Cuatro años despues de la muerte de al-Zayyat, la novela se publicara, se adaptara al cine y a la radio, sera elogiada y, luego, rapidamente olvidada. Durante las tres decadas siguientes, sera como si al-Zayyat nunca hubiera existido. Sin embargo, cuando la poeta Iman Mersal se topa con Amor y silencio en los años noventa, queda inmediatamente cautivada. ¿Quien era Enayat? ¿Fue realmente el rechazo de su novela lo que la llevo al suicidio? ¿De donde venia esa voz tan sorprendente? ¿Y por que Amor y silencio desaparecio de la historia literaria? Para responder a estas preguntas, Mersal rastrea la vida de Enayat, entrevista a familiares y amigos, reconstruye la vida postuma de la autora en los medios de comunicacion y localiza los pisos, las escuelas, los institutos arqueologicos y los sanatorios entre los que Enayat dividio sus dias. Abordando temas tan diversos como los antidepresivos dudosos, la violencia domestica y la ley del divorcio, desde las chabolas llenas de basura de la necropolis hasta el glamour del cine egipcio de la edad de oro, esta obra maestra, amplia e inclasificable, nos ofrece un retrato extraordinario de una mujer artista que lucha por vivir segun sus propios terminos.

We take our time in finding our way back to one another. How many more years will it take, I wonder?When I cross the old border, I sometimes feel at home, and at other times as though I have stepped into a different country.Countless times we have spoken, within the family and among friends, about the reasons for this recurring sensation, yet we have never moved beyond tentative attempts at explanation.Told stories, not abstract or depersonalized, but lived and spoken, can help.Not only the one who has lived the life in question, but also the "other," the one who listens or reads. It is no simple task, yet to listen, and to allow the words to work upon oneself, is one possible path.Particularly for the older generation, ideologically entrenched, who endured the madness of division.And, in a quieter way, for the younger generation too, who must bear so many inherited truths.And yet, despite everything, life remains wonderfully compelling; without its fractures, its lessons would be quite different and I would not have wished to forgo them.Thus the audiobook A Sense of Life is precisely the kind of narrative that offers the deeper understanding we Germans so greatly need.

Quantas versões de nós mesmas habitam o silêncio entre o que sentimos e o que mostramos ao mundo? Ella poderia ser qualquer mulher. Uma filha que sonhou com uma família diferente. Uma mãe que precisou

O abandono infantil: uma ferida invisível que sangra por gerações.O abandono de crianças por suas mães biológicas é mais do que um ato de negligência ― é uma violência silenciosa que condena vidas in

Desculpe o Transtorno é uma obra autobiográfica que oferece uma visão íntima e honesta sobre a experiência de viver com o Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo (TOC). Diferente de livros escritos por espec

Neste novo livro de poemas, Celso Hohmann percorre cinco caminhos onde corpo e palavra se entrelaçam com intensidade e liberdade. A natureza, a crítica social — velada ou explícita —, a sensualidade,

Minha Cor Nunca Foi Meu Limite é um relato autobiográfico de superação que apresenta a trajetória real de Edson Luiz Carvalho de Lima, desde uma infância marcada pela pobreza extrema, instabilidade e

Prepare-se para entrar no universo de Laurino e seus comparsas, onde cada gesto simples pode virar uma epopeia indecente. Crônicas do Cotidiano Escroto não é sobre heróis, é sobre gente real: feio, g

"Tempo: rio em que todas as existências estão mergulhadas... Este livro integra uma seleção de poemas e reflexões poéticas que eu escrevi entre 1993 e 2025. De certa forma, este livro é uma espécie d

The never-before-told story of George Orwells first wife, Eileen, a woman who shaped, supported, and even saved the life of one of the twentieth centurys greatest writers.In 1934, Eileen OShaughnessys futuristic poem, End of the Century, 1984, was published. The next year, she would meet George Orwell, then known as Eric Blair, at a party. Now that is the kind of girl I would like to marry! he remarked that night. Years later, Orwell would name his greatest work, Nineteen Eighty-Four , in homage to the memory of Eileen, the woman who shaped his life and his art in ways that have never been acknowledged by history, until now.From the time they spent in a tiny village tending goats and chickens, through the Spanish Civil War, to the couples narrow escape from the destruction of their London flat during a German bombing raid, and their adoption of a baby boy, Eileen is the first account of the Blairs nine-year marriage. It is also a vivid picture of bohemianism, political engagement, and sexual freedom in the 1930s and 40s.Through impressive depth of research, illustrated throughout with photos and images from the time, this captivating and inspiring biography offers a completely new perspective on Orwell himself, and most importantly tells the life story of an exceptional woman who has been unjustly overlooked.

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First published in 1851, Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is one of the greatest masterpieces of world literaturea powerful fusion of adventure, philosophy, and psychological depth.The novel follows Ishmael, a restless sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod on a voyage across the worlds oceans. Commanded by the obsessive and enigmatic Captain Ahab, the journey soon reveals itself to be more than a commercial expedition. Ahab is consumed by a single, terrifying purpose: to hunt and destroy Moby Dick, the legendary white whale that maimed him. As the ship sails farther from civilization, Ahabs monomaniacal quest draws the crew into a fatal struggle between human will and the vast, indifferent forces of nature.Rich with symbolism and layered with scientific detail, biblical allusion, and philosophical inquiry, Moby-Dick explores timeless themes such as obsession, fate, revenge, the limits of knowledge, and humanitys place in the universe. Melvilles innovative narrative blends lyrical prose with dramatic tension, offering both thrilling sea adventure and profound meditation on existence itself.Bold, complex, and endlessly interpretable, Moby-Dick remains a towering achievement in American literaturea novel that challenges, inspires, and rewards readers with every return voyage.

"Roughing It" by Mark Twain is a lively, humorous, and vividly detailed account of the authors adventures in the American West during the mid-19th century. Blending memoir, travel writing, and tall-tale storytelling, Twain chronicles his experiences as a young man seeking fortune and purpose amid the raw energy of frontier life.Beginning with Twains journey by stagecoach from Missouri to Nevada, the book captures the excitement, danger, and absurdity of westward expansion. Twain recounts encounters with colorful characters, prospectors, outlaws, journalists, and dreamers, bringing to life the mining camps, desert landscapes, and boomtowns of Nevada and California. His misadventures in silver mining, brief military service, and early days as a newspaper writer form the heart of the narrative.Beyond the American West, Roughing It also follows Twain to Hawaii (then the Sandwich Islands), where his keen observations and playful humor illuminate island life, local customs, and natural wonders. Throughout the book, Twains storytelling blends exaggeration with truth, creating a uniquely entertaining portrait of frontier America.While often laugh-out-loud funny, Roughing It also offers valuable insights into the spirit of ambition, risk, and reinvention that defined the era. Twain captures the optimism and chaos of a rapidly expanding nation, while subtly critiquing greed, folly, and the myth of easy success.Energetic, observant, and irresistibly entertaining, Roughing It stands as one of Mark Twains most beloved nonfiction works. It is an essential read for fans of classic American literature, travel memoirs, and stories of adventure on the wild frontier.

"Life on the Mississippi" by Mark Twain is a rich, nostalgic, and deeply insightful blend of memoir, history, and travel writing that celebrates the mighty Mississippi River and the world that thrived along its banks. Drawing from Twains own experiences as a young steamboat pilot and his later return to the river years afterward, the book captures both the romance and the reality of life on one of Americas most important waterways.In vivid, often humorous prose, Twain recounts his apprenticeship as a river pilot, detailing the demanding skill, discipline, and intimate knowledge required to navigate the ever-changing river. His recollections bring to life the bustling steamboat era, colorful river towns, eccentric characters, and the unique language and culture of river life. Through these personal stories, Twain reveals how the Mississippi shaped his identity and sharpened his powers of observation.The book also contrasts the river of Twains youth with the Mississippi he revisits later in life. As railroads, industry, and modernization transform the region, Twain reflects on the passage of time and the loss of an older way of life. These reflections add depth and poignancy to the narrative, balancing nostalgia with clear-eyed realism.Beyond its autobiographical elements, Life on the Mississippi serves as a social history of 19th-century America, exploring themes of progress, memory, race, commerce, and national identity. Twains humor remains ever-present, but it is tempered by thoughtful commentary and an emerging sense of melancholy about change and impermanence.Both entertaining and historically significant, Life on the Mississippi is considered one of Mark Twains finest works of nonfiction. It is an essential read for lovers of classic American literature, travel writing, and anyone interested in the cultural and historical roots of the United States.

O livro é uma biografia, feita pelo autor Antonio Correia Paz Júnior, desde sua primeira edição. Já na segunda edição, foram incorporados vários assuntos, que além da Biografia, contém parte da histó