by Felipe Alfau · Viking · tapa dura · ISBN 9780670834297
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Chromos is a masterpiece of post-World War II fiction. Written in the 1940s but published in 1990, it explores the lives of Spanish immigrants in New York City, caught between their native culture and the complexities of the New World. Blending wild comedy with an apocalyptic tone, the novel is a profound examination of cultural clash and the immigrant experience.
Regarded as a quintessential American immigration novel, Chromos is celebrated for its innovative narrative style that anticipated later literary trends. Through its cast of characters, Felipe Alfau illustrates the struggle to meld two worlds that refuse to fit together, offering a unique perspective on identity and displacement.
