Antonio Sanso

Antonio Sanso is an influential Spanish-born author and storyteller who has written and published numerous books over the course of his career. Born in 1929 in Barcelona, Antonio started writing and publishing at the ripe old age of 16. He quickly became a respected figure in the European literary world and in 2009 he was named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government, one of the highest honours a writer can receive. Antonio’s works are found in many genres and languages, though his primary focus is in his native Spanish language. His books have been published in multiple languages, including French, Italian, and English.

Antonio Sanso’s books have been praised for their beauty and their ability to transcend the language barrier and move the reader without needing to be translated. His style has been described as compact, direct and full of emotion. He is said to use language as a device to unlock feeling and emotion, enabling the reader to really get a sense of the characters and the environment of the stories.

Much of Antonio’s work deals with themes of loss and redemption. He is particularly renowned for his rewriting and reinterpretation of classic Spanish stories, such as “Don Quixote”, “La Gitana”, and “El Lobo”. He has also written several books that explore the idea of a hero’s journey, such as “El Esponjoncillo”, “Mare Nostrum”, and “Las Perlas de La Noche”.

His latest work, “Un instante en el nacimiento de los abismos”, explores the life of an ageing soldier in an unnamed country plagued by war. The soldier has lost all hope in life, but is presented with a chance of redemption as they navigate their own personal journey. With a heartbreaking combination of sorrow and joy, Antonio’s tale tells the story of finding freedom from past pain and embracing peace in the here and now. At the end of the story, the reader is left with a sense of hope for the future.

Antonio Sanso is defined by the emotional resonance found in his work. He is a master of capturing raw emotion in each of his tales; readers are impacted on an emotional level and often find themselves in the characters and stories. His books provide an opportunity for many readers to look inside themselves and find comfort in the uncertainty of life. In his books, Antonio once again proves his unique gift for storytelling, creating a sanctuary that speaks both to hearts and minds.