Debo olvidar que existí: Retrato inédito de Elena Garro Audiobook
Debo olvidar que existí: Retrato inédito de Elena Garro is a Spanish-language, unabridged audiobook by Rafael Cabrera about the writer’s life and her role in Mexico’s 1968 student movement. Its account is described as drawing on interviews, correspondence, and historical, personal, and photographic archives.
At a glance
- Examines Elena Garro’s life, movements, and the controversies surrounding her.
- Covers Garro’s role in Mexico’s 1968 student movement and questions the familiar claim that she informed on intellectuals.
- The listing describes research using interviews, correspondence, and historical, personal, and photographic archives.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged format provides a complete audiobook edition.
- The subject combines literary biography with a significant episode in Mexican cultural and political history.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Rafael Cabrera |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Rafael Cabrera, see all |
| Language | Spanish |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 57 minutes |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio |
| Publication date | April 4, 2024 |
What to know before buying
- The listing says the audiobook is in Spanish. The author notes he did not meet or interview Elena Garro, and frames distance as part of his approach.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners comfortable with Spanish seeking a reported biography of Elena Garro.
- Those interested in Mexican literature and the cultural and political history surrounding the 1968 student movement.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for an English-language edition or a dramatized fictional account.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings signals that experiences are not uniform. These figures do not reveal what listeners liked or disliked. Consider the Spanish narration and the reported-biography subject matter when deciding whether it fits your preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What language is this audiobook in?
The listing specifies Spanish.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates it?
Rafael Cabrera is listed as both author and narrator.
What does the book cover?
It explores Elena Garro’s life and her role in Mexico’s 1968 student movement, drawing on research described as including interviews and archival materials.
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