by Javier Marías · Círculo de Lectores. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788422675068
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In 'Miramientos', Javier Marías offers a collection of literary portraits of fifteen writers in the Spanish language. With his insightful and ironic gaze, Marías explores the lives and works of Spanish, Argentinian, Cuban, British, Chilean, Uruguayan, and Hungarian authors, paying tribute to those he admires most. This volume includes a 'Farcical Self-Portrait' dedicated to himself, showcasing his unique approach and his ability for literary introspection.
Javier Marías Franco was a Spanish author, translator, and columnist. Marías published fifteen novels, including A Heart So White, Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me and the Your Face Tomorrow trilogy, widely regarded as his greatest achievement. In addition to his novels, he also published three collections of short stories and various essays. As one of Spain's most celebrated novelists, his books have been translated into forty-six languages and sold close to nine million copies internationally. He received several awards for his work, such as the Rómulo Gallegos Prize (1995), the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (1997), the International Nonino Prize (2011), and the Austrian State Prize for European Literature (2011).
