Count Julian by Juan Goytisolo
"Count Julian" is a novel that explores the themes of betrayal, revenge, and cultural identity. The protagonist, an exiled Spaniard, reflects on the history of his homeland, Spain, and its past conquests and losses. He identifies with Count Julian, a historical figure who invited the Moors to invade Spain as an act of revenge against the Visigothic King Roderic. The narrative is a critique of Spanish nationalism and cultural identity, as the protagonist dreams of a new invasion to cleanse Spain of its past and present sins. The book's complex narrative structure, nonlinear timeline, and poetic language make it a challenging but rewarding read.
The 3428th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Spanish
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Reivindicacion Del Conde Don Julian
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- PEN Translation Prize (PEN America)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)