by Antonio Orlando Rodriguez · PUNTO DE LECTURA · tapa dura · ISBN 9788466322980
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Chiquita is a biographical novel that tells the story of Espiridiona Cenda, a young Cuban woman of short stature who travels to New York in the late 19th century with the dream of succeeding as a dancer and singer. The novel recreates the adventures and misadventures of Chiquita, a seductive and independent woman who becomes a celebrity in the vaudeville theaters and fairs of her time. The story is full of tempestuous loves, a magical talisman, and diplomatic intrigues, turning Chiquita into an unforgettable literary character.
Antonio Orlando Rodríguez is a Cuban writer, journalist and critic. Born in Havana, he studied journalism at the University of Havana. The author of numerous books for children and young adults, he also writes literary fiction for adults. He won the Alfaguara Prize for his 2008 novel Chiquita, based on the life of Espiridiona Cenda.
