Juan José Saer
Juan José Saer was an Argentinian author, born on June 28, 1937, in Serodino, a small town in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. He is considered one of the most important Argentinian writers of his generation. Saer's work is characterized by its complex narrative style and its exploration of memory, time, and space. He spent much of his life in Paris, France, where he taught literature at the University of Rennes. His notable works include 'El entenado' (The Witness), 'La pesquisa' (The Investigation), and 'Glosa' (Commentary). Saer passed away on June 11, 2005, in Paris.
Books
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1. The Witness
"The Witness" is a novel that explores the life of a young European boy who is the only survivor of a shipwreck in the 16th century. He is found and raised by a tribe of Indians in South America, where he spends ten years of his life. The boy is eventually found by a band of Spanish conquistadors and returns to Europe, where he becomes a well-respected scholar. The story unfolds as the man, now in his 90s, recounts his experiences and struggles to reconcile his European identity with his decade-long immersion in the tribal culture.
