El Capitán
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The novel “El Capitán” tells the story of a ship captain trapped in a dictatorship during the 1970s. Confronted with the military power of his country, he fights tirelessly for freedom, only to discover that the real enemies are not beyond the borders but within. This book reflects how, in times of adversity, only the strongest persist in their struggle. Through the figure of the Captain, the story explores resistance, sacrifice, and hidden truths amidst an oppressive political context, revealing that the true challenge is not always where one expects to find it.
Lorenzo Rosania is an Ecuadorian writer whose work focuses on exploring themes such as loneliness, nostalgia, and emotional dilemmas, always with a deep psychological introspection of his characters. Among his most notable works are “El Capitán” (2020), a novel that examines the internal tensions of a sailor trapped in a dictatorship, and “Espejismos” (2022), a collection of short stories that challenge the boundaries between the real and the imaginary. His most recent novel, “El último tren a Zúrich” (2024), tells the story of a lonely man’s search for redemption in Switzerland. With a reflective style, Rosania captivates readers with his ability to explore the complexity of human emotions.