Description
This novel offers a captivating, fictionalized glimpse into the extraordinary life of Leonora Carrington, a British-born surrealist painter who became a pivotal figure in Mexican art. Through a third-person narrative, the story explores her fierce independence and artistic spirit, tracing her journey from her early life to her profound impact on the surrealist movement. It delves into themes of identity, artistic expression, and the courage it takes to forge one's own path against societal expectations. Elena Poniatowska masterfully brings Carrington's vibrant world to life, celebrating a woman who defied convention and left an indelible mark on the art world.
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paperback
Seix Barral
Published Jan 1, 2011
510 pages
ISBN: 9788432214035
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First Published
2011
Language
spa
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