by Bruce Chatwin · Booket · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788411001212
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A classic of travel literature, 'In Patagonia' by Bruce Chatwin narrates the author's journey through Patagonia, a vast and inhospitable region in the southern tip of South America. Attracted by a piece of brontosaurus skin that belonged to his grandmother, Chatwin embarks on a journey in search of historical vestiges and unique characters, from exiles to vagabonds. Through evocative descriptions and unforgettable anecdotes, the author captures the essence of this distant land and its inhabitants, offering a fascinating look at a place full of mystery and charm. This Booket edition presents an opportunity to rediscover this essential classic.
Charles Bruce Chatwin was an English travel writer, novelist and journalist. His first book, In Patagonia (1977), established Chatwin as a travel writer, although he considered himself instead a storyteller, interested in bringing to light unusual tales. He won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel On the Black Hill (1982), while his novel Utz (1988) was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. In 2008 The Times ranked Chatwin as number 46 on their list of "50 Greatest British Writers Since 1945".
