by Jan Potocki · ACANTILADO · tapa dura · ISBN 9788492649266
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Immerse yourself in the enigmatic adventure of Alfonso van Worden, an officer of the Walloon Guard, on his journey to Madrid. On his journey through Sierra Morena, a labyrinth of mysteries awaits him, leading him on an initiatory journey full of alchemists, astrologers, demons and bandits. This edition, based on an unpublished manuscript, offers a renewed and captivating vision of Jan Potocki's classic work. A magical story that has fascinated readers for generations.
Count Jan Potocki was a Polish nobleman, ethnologist, linguist, traveller and author of the Enlightenment period, whose life and exploits made him a celebrated figure in Poland. He is known chiefly for his picaresque novel, The Manuscript Found in Saragossa.
