Even with its distinctive character, the work of Juan García Ponce is
inexplicable without taking into consideration the literary traditions
which, throughout his career, have shaped his stories, novels, and
essays. This book represents the happy reunion between many of his
previous works. These sections essentially act as speedy biographies.
With an intelligent and caring look back in time, in fully mature
creativity, García Ponce visits back with some of the greats such as
Marcel Proust, Thomas Mann, James Joyce, William Faulkner, Vladimir
Nabokov, and many others. Splendidly recovered portraits and images
complement this volume.
Aun con su carácter inconfundible, la obra de Juan García Ponce es
inexplicable sin tomar en cuenta las tradiciones literarias que, a lo
largo de su trayectora, ha reivindicado, y los autores y textos clave
que encauzaron sus novelas, cuentos y ensayos. Este libro representa el
feliz reencuentro con muchos de ellos. En las secciones que lo componen,
asumidas como rápidos esbozos biográficos, el autor acude a una cita con
personajes determinantes para la vida intelectual del siglo XX. Con una
mirada inteligente y cariñosa a la vez, en plena madurez creativa,
García Ponce visita de nuevo a Marcel Proust, Thomas Mann, James Joyce,
William Faulkerner, Vladimir Nabokov, Samuel Beckett, Albert Camus y
Truman Capote. Recupera, asimismo, retratos e imágenes que complementan
espléndidamente este volumen.
