This book, a collection of satirical and humorous short essays, is a snapshot of social life in Argentina in the early 20th century. The author, a doctor and writer, has a keen eye for the idiosyncrasies of his country's middle class and political elite. With biting wit and a playful touch, he skewers their vanity, hypocrisy, and self-importance. The book covers everything from the mindless conformity of Argentina's social clubs to the absurdity of its film industry and the pretentiousness of its intellectuals. It is a delightful and insightful read for anyone interested in Argentine culture or the history of satire.
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Excerpt from Cabalgando en un Silbido
Manejó la jabalina de la razón, y la clavó en los personajes que funcionan de poderosos, aunque se pudran.
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En Vida cursó la validez y sufrió la desventura de ser Médico de Caballos, aunque se lo negaran, leyó el Corán, y lo atacó el sarampión cuando era ui ño, fué perseguido desde que lo parie ron por la emoción, que lo acompañó como una cicatriz.
Vino al mundo sin ser consultado, y solamente su corazón no pudo nunca ser un saldo, porque desde la cuna a los gusanos, lo llevó en un termo.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of satirical and humorous short essays, is a snapshot of social life in Argentina in the early 20th century. The author, a doctor and writer, has a keen eye for the idiosyncrasies of his country's middle class and political elite. With biting wit and a playful touch, he skewers their vanity, hypocrisy, and self-importance. The book covers everything from the mindless conformity of Argentina's social clubs to the absurdity of its film industry and the pretentiousness of its intellectuals. It is a delightful and insightful read for anyone interested in Argentine culture or the history of satire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332577422_0
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