Raros como yo

Synopsis of Raros como yo

In 'Raros como yo' (Oddballs Like Me), Juan Manuel de Prada rescues from oblivion a fascinating gallery of cursed and singular writers, among whom he finds himself particularly comfortable. This book presents a passionate collection of rare or cursed authors, from misunderstood geniuses to irrelevant figures, who hide in their lives and works a powerful soul that defies the dominant sensibility. Prada points out that the true cursed writer is the one who rebels against the conventions of his time, defending values such as tradition and temperance. Among the rescued authors, we find Concha Espina, Felisberto Hernández and Leonardo Castellani, figures who challenged the literary canon and whose voices resonate strongly in this volume.