by Jorge Edwards · Tusquets Editores S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788483107102
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In 'Persona non grata,' Jorge Edwards offers a controversial and revealing testimony of his experience in Cuba in the early seventies. This book denounces the irregularities and harsh reality under Castro's dictatorial regime, far from the socialist paradise that was intended to be projected. Edwards describes problems of coexistence, censorship, and difficulties in employment and agriculture, offering a critical and personal view of the island. He also recounts the case of a Cuban poet imprisoned and tortured for criticizing the government, adding another layer of depth to his denunciation. This book cost the author his expulsion from Cuba and generated controversies and unfounded accusations.
Jorge Edwards Valdés was a Chilean novelist, journalist and diplomat. He was the Chilean ambassador to France during the first Sebastián Piñera presidency.
