Caesar or Nothing

Author:   Pio Baroja
Publisher:   Double 9 Books
ISBN:  

9789360466787


Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 January 2024
Format:   Paperback
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"""Cæsar or Nothing,"" authored through Pío Baroja, is a concept-scary novel that delves into the complexities of the human condition and the pursuit of one's beliefs. Set in opposition to the backdrop of early 20th-century Spain, the narrative follows the lifestyles of the protagonist, Cæsar Moncada, an introspective and idealistic character grappling with existential questions and societal upheavals. Cæsar's individual is marked by using a profound experience of individualism and a refusal to comply to societal norms. As he navigates through an international characterised by way of political turmoil, personal relationships, and philosophical introspection, the radical explores issues of riot, disillusionment, and the tension among private ambition and societal expectancies. Baroja's narrative skill is evident in his ability to intricately weave philosophical reflections into the cloth of the tale, creating a narrative that goes beyond a mere exploration of external events. ""Cæsar or Nothing"" is a poignant exam of the human spirit, portraying the internal conflicts and outside challenges confronted with the aid of individuals driven via a relentless pursuit in their convictions. The novel stands as a testomony to Baroja's literary prowess, imparting readers a compelling exploration of existential dilemmas and the undying quest for that means in an international fraught with uncertainties."

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Author:   Pio Baroja
Publisher:   Double 9 Books
Imprint:   Double 9 Books
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.358kg
ISBN:  

9789360466787


ISBN 10:   9360466786
Pages:   282
Publication Date:   01 January 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Spanish author Pío Baroja y Nessi was born on December 28, 1872, and died on October 30, 1956. He was one of the most important writers of the Generation of '98. He came from a very well-known family. He had an artist brother named Ricardo and a famous scientist nephew named Julio Caro Baroja, who was the son of his younger sister Carmen. Tomás Pío was born in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa. His father, Serafin Baroja, was also a famous writer and opera librettist. Baroja went to the University of Valencia to study medicine and got his PhD at the Complutense University in Madrid when he was 21 years old. Baroja was trained as a doctor, but he only worked as one for a short time in the Basque town of Cestona. The ideas for his book The Tree of Knowledge came from his thoughts of being a student. He also ran the family bakery for a short time and ran twice unsuccessfully as a Radical Republican for a seat in the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament. But Baroja's true calling was always writing, which he started doing seriously when he was 13.

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