Marks Identity First by Goytisolo Juan Rabassa Gregory (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. First Thus. First Thus. Hardcover. First Grove Press Edition. 9 1/4" X 6 1/4". 352pp. Book presents nicely with unclipped dust jacket wrapped in protective archival sleeve. Toning and very light creasing to covers, corners, and edges of jacket. Small closed puncture to front cover of jacket. Bound in brown cloth over boards with spine lettered in orange. Toning and gentle rubbing to boards. Dust-spotting to top edge of text block. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Juan Goytisolo (19312017) was a Spanish novelist, essayist, and poet known for his experimental style and sharp critiques of Spanish society, culture, and politics. Born in Barcelona, he went into self-imposed exile during Franco's regime, living much of his life in Paris and Morocco. His work often explores themes of identity, exile, and cultural intersection. Marks of Identity (Señas de identidad, 1966) is the first book in Goytisolo's acclaimed trilogy, which also includes Count Julian and Juan the Landless. The novel follows Álvaro Mendiola, a Spaniard in exile, as he reflects on his life and the cultural and political turmoil of Spain under Franco. Through fragmented and nonlinear storytelling, Goytisolo delves into themes of alienation, memory, and the search for selfhood in the face of oppressive nationalism. The book is celebrated for its innovative narrative style and its critique of authoritarianism.