by Rafael Chirbes · Editorial Anagrama · tapa dura · ISBN 9788433968708
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In 'The Sedentary Traveler', Rafael Chirbes invites the reader on a literary journey through the world, beginning in the streets of Beijing and culminating in a Mediterranean scene. Through cities such as Canton, Hamburg, Paris, Guadalajara, Hong Kong, Salamanca and Milan, Chirbes reflects on the history, power, money and ideologies that build the city. This book is an intimate exploration of illusion and knowledge, showing how the traveler learns about himself in each stage of the journey. Chirbes offers another facet of his talent as a writer, combining reflection and experience in a captivating narrative.
Rafael Chirbes was a Spanish novelist. He was born in Tavernes de la Valldigna in Valencia. He is the author of several novels, two of which have won the Premio de la Crítica de narrativa castellana - Crematorio (2007) and En la orilla (2013). The latter also won the Premio Nacional de Narrativa.
