Cuentos y crónicas Obras Completas Vol. XIV

A New Year’s Eve gathering in an elegant rococo dining room becomes the stage for a spirited clash of ideas. The charismatic Dr. Z, a celebrated scholar with a reputation for grandiose theories, entertains the guests—among them a young journalist, an inquisitive abbot, and the host’s daughter, Mina—with a dazzling monologue on time, science, and the limits of human understanding. When the narrator boldly declares belief in miracles, the doctor promises a tale that will both amuse and provoke, setting the tone for a story that weaves philosophy, mysticism, and subtle humor.

The narrative soon drifts into the past, recalling a mysterious encounter from twenty‑three years earlier in Buenos Aires. As memories surface, the listener is invited to follow a labyrinth of characters and ideas, each hinting at deeper secrets without revealing the ultimate resolution. The first act balances witty dialogue with a lingering sense of wonder, leaving the audience eager to explore how the promised story will unfold.