by William Ospina · La otra orilla · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788492451449
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El País de la Canela is a novel by Colombian writer William Ospina, published in 2009. The story takes place in the 16th century and narrates Gonzalo Pizarro's expedition in search of the legendary cinnamon country in the Amazon. Through a rich and evocative prose, Ospina explores themes such as ambition, greed, nature, and the clash between cultures. The novel is the second part of a trilogy about the conquest of the Amazon, preceded by "Ursúa" and followed by "La serpiente sin ojos."
William Ospina is a Colombian poet, essayist and novelist. He was born in Herveo, Tolima. He won the Romulo Gallegos Prize for his novel El país de la canela, part of a trilogy about the invasion and conquest of South America.
