Dioses antiguos, héroes mitológicos y figuras legendarias se dan cita en la obra narrativa más importante del extraordinario Neil Gaiman. Días antes de salir de prisión, la mujer de Sombra, Laura, muere en un misterioso accidente de coche. Aturdido por el dolor, emprende el regreso a casa. En el avión, se encontrará con el enigmático señor Miércoles, que dice ser un refugiado de una guerra antigua, un dios y también el rey de América. Juntos se embarcan en un viaje extraño a través de los Estados Unidos, mientras una tormenta de dimensiones épicas amenaza con desencadenarse. Poco a poco descubriremos que Miércoles es una encarnación de Odín y que está reclutando viejos dioses, cuyos poderes han disminuido por el tiempo y la falta de creyentes, para participar en una guerra contra los nuevos dioses: aquellos que conforman la tecnología moderna. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, a contemporary masterpiece combing mythology, adventure, and illusion―one of ten classic Gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist Henry Sene Yee Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a stranger offers him a job and Shadow, with nothing to lose, accepts. But a storm is coming. Beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a war is being fought – and the prize is the very soul of America. An inspired combination of mythology, adventure, and illusion, American Gods is a dark and kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an America at once eerily familiar and utterly alien. It is, quite simply, a contemporary masterpiece.
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a British author known for his works in the fantasy and horror genres. He is best known for his novel "American Gods," which blends mythology and contemporary culture. Gaiman's literary style is characterized by dark and whimsical storytelling, often incorporating elements of folklore and fairy tales.
Some of his other notable works include "Neverwhere," "Coraline," and "The Sandman" comic book series. Gaiman has had a significant impact on the fantasy genre, influencing a new generation of writers with his unique blend of fantasy and reality.
Overall, Neil Gaiman's contributions to literature have earned him numerous awards and accolades, solidifying his place as one of the most influential and imaginative writers of his generation.