Zabala de la Serna: Morante is the People's Bullfighter Loved by Left and Right
Vicente Zabala de la Serna, the bullfighting critic for EL MUNDO, has released a new book titled 'Memoria de Morante,' which explores the complex figure of bullfighter Morante de la Puebla. The work serves as a hybrid of biography, interview, and essay, investigating how Morante achieved status as the best bullfighter in history during his remarkable 2025 season. Zabala highlights the paradox of Morante's artistic brilliance amidst severe personal struggles, including psychiatric issues and significant memory loss resulting from treatment. The author describes Morante as a mass icon who transcends political divides, appealing to citizens on both the left and right, similar to the phenomenon of El Cordobés in the past. The book reconstructs the bullfighter's career and memories, aiming to understand the human feat behind his epic performances. It details his transformation from a mental state described as ruined before the season to delivering an anthological series of fights. This analysis positions Morante not just as an athlete but as a damaged genius whose fragility and ancient wisdom define his unique place in the art of bullfighting.
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Zabala de la Serna: Morante is the People's Bullfighter Loved by Left and Right
Vicente Zabala de la Serna, the bullfighting critic for EL MUNDO, has released a new book titled 'Memoria de Morante,' which explores the complex figure of bullfighter Morante de la Puebla. The work serves as a hybrid of biography, interview, and essay, investigating how Morante achieved status as the best bullfighter in history during his remarkable 2025 season. Zabala highlights the paradox of Morante's artistic brilliance amidst severe personal struggles, including psychiatric issues and significant memory loss resulting from treatment. The author describes Morante as a mass icon who transcends political divides, appealing to citizens on both the left and right, similar to the phenomenon of El Cordobés in the past. The book reconstructs the bullfighter's career and memories, aiming to understand the human feat behind his epic performances. It details his transformation from a mental state described as ruined before the season to delivering an anthological series of fights. This analysis positions Morante not just as an athlete but as a damaged genius whose fragility and ancient wisdom define his unique place in the art of bullfighting.
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