by Olga Tokarczuk · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433901804
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating novel 'The Books of Jacob' by Olga Tokarczuk, a work that has captivated critics and readers alike. The plot follows the adventures of Jacob Frank, a historical figure who proclaimed himself Messiah in the 18th century, traveling through Europe and defying the social and religious conventions of his time. With exquisite prose and an engaging narrative, Tokarczuk reconstructs a world full of intrigues, passions, and conflicts, exploring themes such as identity, faith, and power. This edition from Editorial Anagrama invites you to reflect on the great themes of our present through a little-known story from our past.
Olga Nawoja Tokarczuk is a Polish writer, activist, and public intellectual. She is one of the most critically acclaimed and successful Polish authors of her generation. She was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature for "a narrative imagination that with encyclopedic passion represents the crossing of boundaries as a form of life". For her novel Flights, Tokarczuk was awarded the 2018 Man Booker International Prize. Her works include Primeval and Other Times, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, and The Books of Jacob.
