by Jostein Gaarder · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788478445127
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«El enigma y el espejo» is the novel by Jostein Gaarder, published by Siruela in paperback (156 pages, in Spanish).
Cecilia, a convalescent girl, receives a visit during the Christmas holidays from Ariel, a small and curious angel who wants to understand human beings. In their dialogues of questions and answers, she discovers life beyond Earth, dreams and imagination. A tale that invites us to look without fear at the other side of the mirror.
Originally published in Norwegian in 1993 under the title 'I et speil, i en gåte', this book belongs to the Las Tres Edades collection and won the Bokhandlerprisen award.
For readers aged 12 and up; its reflective tone also appeals to those who enjoy philosophical narrative.
Jostein Gaarder is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories, and children's books. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often utilizes metafiction in his works and constructs stories within stories. His best known work is the novel Sophie's World (1991). It has been translated into 60 languages; there are over 40 million copies in print.
