by Eduardo Mendoza · Edicions 62 · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788429783261
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Set in Barcelona between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this acclaimed novel by Eduardo Mendoza follows the social rise of Onofre Bouvila, a young immigrant who arrives in the city seeking his fortune. Through his journey, the work portrays the transformation of a city evolving from precariousness into a modern, cosmopolitan metropolis, shaped by the Universal Expositions of 1888 and 1929.
With masterful style, Mendoza combines historical rigor with a vibrant narrative, exploring the ambitions, the underworld, and the bourgeoisie of a Barcelona in constant flux. It is a fundamental piece of contemporary literature that captures the essence of a golden and turbulent era.
