by Edurne Portela, José Ovejero · Galaxia Gutenberg, S.L. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788410317321
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In 'A Terrible Beauty,' Edurne Portela and José Ovejero narrate the story of Raymond Molinier, Jeanne Martin des Pallières, Vera Lanis, Jean van Heijenoort, Elisabeth Käsemann, and many other men and women who, from humble origins to aristocracy, shared their lives and struggles in the service of the revolution. Through a century of history, from the Paris of World War I to the Argentina of the 80s, these characters, united by Trotskyism, faced powerful enemies such as Nazi Germany, Stalinism, and Latin American military dictatorships, always believing in their cause. The authors, after intense research and conversations with witnesses, reflect on their own creative process, their doubts and challenges in portraying such complex lives. The result is an unforgettable novel that, based on real events, explores the tragedies, contradictions, and heroism of those who fought for a more just society, even knowing they were on the losing side.
José Ovejero is a Spanish writer. He was born in Madrid but has lived outside Spain for the greater part of his life. He has worked in a variety of genres, including poetry, drama, essays, short stories and novels. He won the 2013 Premio Alfaguara for his novel La invención del amor.
