📖 Ana María Matute: Forgotten King Gudú (I)
A Monumental Work of Contemporary Spanish Narrative
Immerse yourself in the magic and epic world of Ana María Matute 's writing, one of the most unique and acclaimed voices in contemporary Spanish literature. In this first installment of her ambitious work, Forgotten King Gudú , Matute transports us to a unique fictional universe, somewhere between a fairy tale and a historical novel.
✨ Synopsis
Forgotten King Gudú is much more than a novel: it is a saga that weaves the myth of the creation of a legendary kingdom, that of Olar , and the lineage that rules it.
The story begins with the Queen, a fascinating character marked by an uncertain destiny, and her son, the future King Gudú. Through dazzling language, Matute explores universal themes such as:
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Power and Loneliness: The burden of the throne and the isolation of the monarch.
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The Lost Innocence: The passage from childhood to adulthood in a cruel and magical world.
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Memory and Oblivion: How legend is forged and truth fades away.
This first part is a display of imagination where reality and fantasy merge, creating a medieval tapestry of kings, jesters, sorcerers, and commoners. Critics have hailed the novel as Ana María Matute's narrative pinnacle, a vast and profound tale about the origins of a world and the intrinsic nature of humankind.
Collection: The Great Authors of Contemporary Spanish Narrative Publisher: Planeta DeAgostini
📌 Why read Forgotten King Gudú?
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For his unmistakable prose : poetic, rich, and deeply emotional.
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To discover the personal epic of the characters in a fantasy world.
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It is the work that cements Matute's legacy as a master of imagination .
Start your journey to Olar today and discover the truth behind the mask!