
by Emmanuel Carrère · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433946638
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Limónov is a compelling biographical novel by Emmanuel Carrère that reconstructs the life of a real-life character who seems to have stepped out of fiction. Through the life of Eduard Limónov, the author paints a powerful portrait of Russia over the last fifty years, exploring the paradoxes of the human condition. From his beginnings as a poet and troublemaker in the USSR to his exile in New York and Paris, and his eventual return to post-communist Russia, the book captures a life journey marked by ambiguity and eccentricity. Awarded the Prix Renaudot and the Prix des Prix in 2011, this work is a deep dive into contemporary history and the psychology of a man who is as fascinating as he is detestable.