Description
A luminous, haunting biography of Lorenzo de Tena, a brilliant Mexican astronomer whose life unfolds against the shifting skies of twentieth-century Mexico. From his early years to the long, demanding pursuit of knowledge, he navigates ambition, family ties, and the quiet costs of devotion to the stars. Blending wonder with intimacy, the narrative explores how science is shaped by culture and circumstance, and how identity, belonging, and longing can be as complex as the cosmos itself. Written with Elena Poniatowska’s distinctive blend of lyrical clarity and human empathy, this is a story that turns astronomical pursuit into a deeply personal journey.
Available Editions
paperback
University of New Mexico Press
Published Jan 1, 2006
322 pages
ISBN: 9780826341204
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Details
First Published
2004
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Skin of the Sky by Elena Poniatowska.