by Rafael Chirbes · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433978011
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In 'On the Shore,' Rafael Chirbes immerses us in a story where the discovery of a corpse in the Olba reservoir unleashes a profound reflection on personal and social ruin. Esteban, the protagonist, is forced to close his carpentry shop, facing unemployment and the terminal illness of his father. Through his gaze, Chirbes explores the voracity that has consumed values such as love, family, and friendship, reflecting an external landscape that symbolizes the complex human relationships with their environment and their history. This novel invites us to confront a murky space where crimes are hidden and consciences are washed, consolidating Chirbes as an essential chronicler of recent Spanish reality.
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.
