En un tumultuoso siglo XVII, marcado por guerras y epidemias, la música y la literatura emergieron como refugios. Esta novela profunda de Pascal Quignard explora la vida de músicos y escritores que, sin saberlo, iluminaron su época. La obra celebra el amor y la belleza, recordándonos la fragilidad de la existencia en un mundo lleno de contrastes.
 
In a tumultuous 17th century marked by wars and epidemics, music and literature emerged as refuges. This profound novel by Pascal Quignard explores the lives of musicians and writers who, unknowingly, illuminated their time. The work celebrates love and beauty, reminding us of the fragility of existence in a world full of contrasts.