Title: The wax museum
Author: Jorge Edwards
Publisher: Gutenberg Galaxy
ISBN: 978-84-8109-214-5
Number of pages: 224
Spanish Language
Description:
- Genre: Novel, Historical fiction
- Publication date: 1970
- Setting: Chile at the beginning of the 20th century
- Protagonist: Ismael, a young writer who works as a journalist in a newspaper in Santiago.
- Argument:
The novel tells the story of Ismael, a young writer who works as a journalist in a newspaper in Santiago. Ismael, who is fascinated by the history and culture of Chile, decides to visit the Wax Museum, a place where wax figures of Chilean historical figures are displayed. While touring the museum, Ismael begins to have visions of the past and finds himself transported to different eras in his country's history. Through these visions, Ismael learns about the great characters who have shaped Chile and the challenges the country has faced throughout its history.