Mala lengua (Bad Language): A Portrait of Pablo de Rokha Audiobook
Mala lengua: A Portrait of Pablo de Rokha is an unabridged Spanish-language audiobook by Álvaro Bisama. It reconstructs the Chilean poet’s life and literary circle, including his family, relationship with Winétt, literary feuds, political involvement and place in 20th-century Latin American culture.
At a glance
- Biographical account of poet Pablo de Rokha and his family, literary conflicts and political involvement.
- Places de Rokha's life within the literary history of Chile and wider cultural and social changes in 20th-century Latin America.
- Narrated by Gustavo Bonfigli in Spanish.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full audiobook edition.
- Its subject combines an individual poet's life with the literary and historical setting around him.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Language | Spanish |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 20 minutes |
| Author | Álvaro Bisama |
| Narrator | Gustavo Bonfigli |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio |
| Publication date | June 13, 2022 |
What to know before buying
- This is a Spanish-language audiobook, not an English narration. The English wording in the title is a translated subtitle. The listing describes the book's subject but does not provide a chapter breakdown.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners comfortable with Spanish who want a biography of Chilean poet Pablo de Rokha.
- People interested in Chilean literary history and 20th-century Latin American cultural history.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking an English-language audiobook or a short overview.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What language is this audiobook in?
Spanish. The listing explicitly notes that the audiobook is in Spanish.
Who wrote and narrates Mala lengua?
Álvaro Bisama is listed as the author, and Gustavo Bonfigli as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 20 minutes.
What does the book cover?
It traces Pablo de Rokha's life and literary world, including his family, relationship with Winétt, literary rivalries, political involvement and the historical context of Chilean poetry.
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