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México, Editorial Cultura, 1926, 20,5x14,5 cm, tela edit. 173 págs. Ejemplar con dedicatoria manuscrita del autor. Seller Inventory # 56507
Title: PERO GALIN
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Pero Galin" is a sharp and sophisticated satirical novel by the renowned Mexican diplomat and intellectual Genaro Estrada. A significant work of the Mexican vanguard movement, this narrative offers a witty and ironical exploration of the world of bibliophilia and high-stakes book collecting. The story follows the titular protagonist, Pero GalA-n, whose life revolves around the pursuit of rare volumes, ancient manuscripts, and the social prestige associated with the academic world. Through GalA-n's eccentric journey, Estrada masterfully parodies the literary circles of the 1920s, highlighting the pedantry and pretension that can often overshadow genuine appreciation for literature. The novel is celebrated for its elegant prose style and its insightful depiction of the urban intellectual landscape of Mexico City. Beyond its satirical edge, "Pero Galin" serves as a timeless meditation on the thin line between passionate scholarly devotion and obsessive madness. As a key example of modern Latin American prose, this work remains essential reading for those interested in the history of the book, Mexican cultural history, and the universal quirks of the human condition. Estrada's brilliant characterization and sharp humor ensure that the story of this devoted bibliophile remains engaging for contemporary readers and scholars alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025901886
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 184. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: Spanish Pages: 184. Seller Inventory # LB100158089740
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Pero Galin' is a sharp and sophisticated satirical novel by the renowned Mexican diplomat and intellectual Genaro Estrada. A significant work of the Mexican vanguard movement, this narrative offers a witty and ironical exploration of the world of bibliophilia and high-stakes book collecting. The story follows the titular protagonist, Pero GalÃ-n, whose life revolves around the pursuit of rare volumes, ancient manuscripts, and the social prestige associated with the academic world. Through GalÃ-n's eccentric journey, Estrada masterfully parodies the literary circles of the 1920s, highlighting the pedantry and pretension that can often overshadow genuine appreciation for literature. The novel is celebrated for its elegant prose style and its insightful depiction of the urban intellectual landscape of Mexico City. Beyond its satirical edge, 'Pero Galin' serves as a timeless meditation on the thin line between passionate scholarly devotion and obsessive madness. As a key example of modern Latin American prose, this work remains essential reading for those interested in the history of the book, Mexican cultural history, and the universal quirks of the human condition. Estrada's brilliant characterization and sharp humor ensure that the story of this devoted bibliophile remains engaging for contemporary readers and scholars alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Seller Inventory # 9781025901886
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