Atacama (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781773634777)

Firmly rooted in historical events, Atacama tells the story of Manuel Garay, the son of a communist miner/union leader and an anarchist organizer of working-class women, and Luc? C駸pedes, the daughter of a fascist army officer and a socialite. A fateful turn of events leads to twelve-year-old Luc? befriending twelve-year-old Manuel, inextricably connecting them to a common denominator: Luc?'s adoring father and the perpetrator of the heinous crimes that have caused both children immeasurable suffering. Manuel and Luc? forge a friendship that grows as they come of age and realize that their lives are not only linked by Ernesto C駸pedes' actions, but also by a deep understanding of the other's emotional predicaments, their commitment to social justice and their belief in the power of writing and art. Set in the first half of the twentieth century, but resonating loudly with today's changing times, beautifully crafted Atacama covers themes related to class, gender, trauma, survival and the role of art in society.

Author: Carmen Rodr?uez
ISBN-10: 1773634771
ISBN-13: 9781773634777
Publisher: Roseway Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2021
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.43w x 0.63d