Juan Belmonte, matador de toros : Su vida y sus hazañas

A masterpiece of biographical reportage, "Juan Belmonte, Bullfighter" tells the story of a man who, born in the humblest of neighborhoods in Seville, ended up revolutionizing the art of bullfighting without possessing any of the qualities considered essential: neither good looks, nor a handsome physique, nor robust health, nor even a clear initial vocation. With brilliant prose that balances journalism and literature, Chaves Nogales portrays Belmonte's life as a mirror of a Spain in transformation. The author skillfully fades into the background, allowing the bullfighter's own voice to guide us through his extraordinary journey: from his humble beginnings in Triana to his consecration as a revolutionary figure in the bullring, including his friendship with intellectuals like Valle-Inclán and his profound vision of art, fear, and life.