Descripción
Mariana, the narrator of this novel, shares her family life during World War II and her place of residence, Mexico.
When her father, the Duke, is called to fight on the front during World War II, Mariana embarks on a journey with her mother and sister to a colorful destination. They have left behind Paris and its fairy-tale charm, and in Mexico they find a country full of contrasts. Mariana grows up amidst games and songs in this new world, albeit sheltered by the privilege of belonging to the elite, until a man of chiaroscuro, Father Teufel, bursts into her life, turning her childhood dreams into a fascination with the forbidden.
The Elena Poniatowska Library brings together the narrative, essayistic, and journalistic work of the author who has established herself as the bearer of a pen capable of giving life the multiple possibilities that literature offers. In The Lily, she intertwines the novel with autofiction, giving us an unforgettable work about the place we call home.
Author: Elena Poniatowska
Publisher: Seix Barral
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.20w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9786073902243
ISBN10: 6073902247
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Family Life | General