by Terenci Moix · Planeta · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788408043850
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«El amargo don de la belleza» is the historical novel by Terenci Moix, published by Planeta in paperback (503 pages, in Spanish).
In early 20th-century Barcelona, the plot follows several characters from Catalan high society in a world of luxury, appearances, and hidden passions. Beauty reveals itself as an ambiguous gift that conditions their bonds and longings, while ambitions and secrets mark their fate.
Fourth installment of the 'Sueños egipcios' series. It won the Fernando Lara Novel Prize in 1996; the paperback edition is from 2002.
For readers of historical fiction and for those following Terenci Moix's 'Sueños egipcios' series.
Terenci Moix was a Spanish writer, who wrote in the Spanish and in Catalan languages. He was the brother of poet/novelist Ana Maria Moix.
