The novel is famously "monstrous" and "insane" in its construction, divided into three distinct parts:
(2023) by Colombian author Juan Cárdenas is a hybrid, hallucinatory novel that blends historical fiction, adventure, and philosophical essay. Set in mid-19th-century Colombia, it follows an English watercolorist navigating the young republic's turbulent landscapes and ideologies. Plot Summary Peregrino transparente - Juan Cardenas.epub
The story centers on , an English painter traveling with the Chorographic Commission in 1850. His official task is to document Colombia's natural and human resources to attract foreign investment. However, Price becomes consumed by a personal obsession: the hunt for José Rufino Pandiguando , a mysterious and elusive indigenous church painter whose technique and depth fascinate him. This pursuit transforms Price's journey from a scientific expedition into a "philosophical adventure" and a feverish path of learning. Structure and Narrative Style The novel is famously "monstrous" and "insane" in
Peregrino transparente (Largo Recorrido, 183) (Spanish Edition) His official task is to document Colombia's natural