First published 2009
A writer travels to Mexico, seeking inspiration. Immersed in the dense, verdant jungle, he encounters a tribe of indigenous people who welcome him into their world. As he learns their ways, he's drawn into a spiritual quest, confronting the mysteries of the jaguar and his own mortality. Blending reality and dream, Calvino weaves a captivating tale that celebrates the beauty and power of the natural world.
Genres: nature, adventure, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, spiritual-quest
Setting: Mexico
Period: 20th-century
96 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics