Memories of a Rose, a work that transports us to the universe of The Little Prince, the most widely read and translated French book in history. But this time, the narrative shifts perspective to give voice to a silenced character: the roseConsuelo, the inspiration behind the iconic character created by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, shares her side of the story.
In these memoirs, Consuelo portrays the ups and downs of her relationship with Saint-Exupéry, revealing how her own identity and artistic talent were sidelined. Between the lines, Memories of a Rose It shows us the experiences of a woman who is immobilized, always waiting, carrying the weight of a relationship that was both her inspiration and her condemnation.
Consuelo de Saint Exupéry offers us an honest and passionate look at the challenges of loving a genius. This work is the cry of a woman who, like the rose she represents, was adorned and admired, but whose thorns reveal a much more complex truth: the pain, waiting, and yearning for freedom that marked her life.
In the prologue, Pamela Palenciano provides a contemporary analysis of the dynamics of power, gender, and the place of women in grand historical narratives. The translation of Lola Rodríguez López preserves the richness and emotion of the original text, giving life to this story that had been unjustly forgotten.
«Later, I learned that the flower was me, a very proud flower, as it says in The Little Prince.» – Consuelo Suncín
A reading to reflect on
Memories of a Rose It's more than a testimony; it's an invitation to rethink the stories we know and the voices we leave out. The petals fell long ago, but the thorns of this flower still have much to say.
Book details:
- Written by: Consuelo Suncín
- Translation: Lola Rodríguez López
- Prologue: Pamela Palenciano
- Publisher: EDITORIAL ESPINAS
- Spanish Language
- Paperback: 264 pages
- ISBN-10: 8412454456
- ISBN-13: 978-8412454451
- Weight: 350 g
- Dimensions: 14 x 1.4 x 21 cm
