Liveforever
Liveforever by Andrés Caicedo Estela is a novel published by Penguin Books in 2014, presented in a UK edition with 179 pages. The story centers on María del Carmen Huerta, who, after missing class, embarks on a journey that leads her away from her respectable middle-class life in Colombia and into a world fueled by her passion for dancing. As she navigates through rumbas in car parks and concerts in shantytowns, the narrative explores themes of youth, hedonism, and the transformative power of music.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of María’s descent into a life driven by desire, capturing the essence of youthful exuberance and the darker undertones that accompany it. The novel reflects on the complexities of social discord and the impact of music on personal identity. Liveforever stands as a significant work in Colombian literature, marking the final creation of its young author, who left a lasting legacy despite his brief life. This edition provides an accessible entry point into Caicedo’s exploration of life’s passions and struggles.
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Andrés Caicedo’s novel Liveforever is a wild celebration of youth, hedonism and the transforming power of music.
María del Carmen Huerta lives a respectable middle-class life in Colombia. One day she misses class, and discovers she cannot return to her ordinary existence but must pursue her passion for dancing across the city. We follow her from rumbas in car parks to concerts in shantytowns as she gives in to every desire – however dark.
Published in 1977, Liveforever was its young author’s masterpiece – and final work. Andrés Caicedo took his life the day it was published, but it has been recognized as a landmark in Colombian literature ever since.
Andrés Caicedo was born in Cali, Colombia on September 29, 1951. In his short life, he wrote dozens of articles on film, several plays, screenplays, novellas, and countless short stories, with a prominent focus on social discord. He committed suicide at the age of 25.
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