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The most prestigious author in Spanish literature today returns with a novel set in his native Peru. I Give You My Silence is the story of a man who dreamed of a country united by music and went mad trying to write the perfect book to tell it. “The waltz, born in the alleyways of Lima, integrated Peru. Here I tell this story, and with it I thank a secret love that has been with me my entire life: the love I feel for Creole music, specially, for my country’s waltz.” —Mario Vargas Llosa
Toño Azpilcueta, Creole music expert, discovers a guitar virtuoso, Lalo Molfino, whose talent seems to confirm every instinct: his profound love for Peruvian waltzes, marineras, polkas, and huaynos has social grounds. Maybe what happens is that Creole music is in fact not just a symbol of an entire country’s identity and the expression of a very Peruvian attitude, huachaferia (“Peru’s greatest contribution to universal culture,” according to Toño Azpilcueta), but something of far greater importance, an element capable of igniting a social revolution, of tearing down prejudices and social barriers to unite a country in one brotherly, mixed-race hug. In a country fractured and devastated by Sendero Luminoso’s violence (the novel is set at the beginning of the nineteen-nineties, at the height of the terrorist campaign,) music could remind society at large that they are brothers and sisters, and fellow countryfolk. And it is possible that Lalo Molfino’s virtuosity has much to do with this. Toño Azpilcueta is set to investigate more about this guitar player, go to his birthplace, get to know this elusive character, learn his personal history, his family history, and his love stories, how he became such a magnificent musician. And he is also determined to write a book about Creole music and develop the idea inoculated in his mind after finding this extraordinary musician.
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Looking for a captivating novel that will transport you to the heart of Peru? Look no further than "Le dedico mi silencio / I Give You My Silence" by the esteemed author Mario Vargas Llosa. Set against the backdrop of his native country, this book tells the story of a man who dreamt of a united nation brought together by the power of music. Get ready to embark on a journey that will leave you breathless!
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Peruvian culture as you follow Toño Azpilcueta, an expert in Creole music, who discovers the extraordinary talent of guitar virtuoso Lalo Molfino. Unearthing the deep-rooted social significance of Peruvian waltzes, marineras, polkas, and huaynos, Azpilcueta realizes that this music is not only a symbol of national identity, but also a force capable of fostering social revolution and bridging divides in a fractured society.
Set against the backdrop of Peru's turbulent history, including the violence inflicted by the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso, "Le dedico mi silencio / I Give You My Silence" reminds us of our shared humanity and the power of music to unite a nation. Azpilcueta's quest to understand the enigmatic guitarist takes readers on a captivating journey, uncovering the musician's personal story, including his family, loves, and the path that led him to become a virtuoso.
Don't miss out on this stunning novel that showcases the beauty of Peruvian music and its transformative potential. Order your copy of "Le dedico mi silencio / I Give You My Silence" today and let Mario Vargas Llosa's words transport you to the heart and soul of Peru.
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