El hombre de la dicha perenne
Eligio Coronado

​Finding wisdom and transcending towards illumination is not an easy task in life. The paths are various and distinct. In El hombre de la dicha perenne, Eligio Coronado, in an impeccable prose with sparkles of camouflaged poetry, shows us one of these paths. The adoration of the Golden Flux that carries its followers to paradise. 

The story takes place mostly in the "Abrevadero de los Dinosaurios". It is intertwined between three worlds, the "real" one, the ethylical and another imaginary. Page after page he draws us in, sharing with us a fantastic bestiary, marvelously described. You would think, based on the theme, that the story will be mournful, dark and tragic. It couldn't be farther from the truth. It is very joyful and speaks of a friendship that becomes a bond of mutual help, sincere and unselfish.  

On the other hand, not everything is happiness, there is also social criticism, philosophical questions, rhymes, music, songs, and dance. Allusions to some famous characters, such as rock stars and writers are disguised with creative nicknames. Reading El hombre de la dicha perenne by Eligio Cornodado has been a true and regal pleasure. 

Eligio Coronado (Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 1948) is also a critic, editor, translator and cultural promoter. He has received the Premio a las Artes award from the UANL among other literary recognitions. 

El hombre de la dicha perenne is a publication of Libros de la Mancuspia & Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon and can be purchased by contacting the book press through facebook. Click here to purchase. 
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Reviewed by 
Leticia Sandoval
11/6/16

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