McCarthy, Stuart M.
El camino
- ISBN 13:
- 9788423361519
- author:
- McCarthy, Stuart M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Austral
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 92
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
El camino is a significant work by Miguel Delibes, a writer from Vallisoletan. Sergio del Molino's foreword sets the tone for this evocative novel.
The story follows Daniel, an eleven-year-old boy who senses that his path lies in the village with his friends and community, but his father wants him to attend school in the city. On the night before he is to leave, Daniel reflects on his adventures with Roque and Germán through the fields, discovering the sky and earth, and revisiting the simple lives of the villagers.
This novel masterfully combines realism, subtle humor, nostalgia, and poetic imagery, making it not only one of Delibes' best works but also a standout in contemporary narrative. Its portrayal of human sympathy and the vivid characterization of village types are notable achievements.
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