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Miguel Delibes - Innocent Saints (Santos Inocentes)
One of the masterpieces of Miguel Delibes, The Innocent Saints (Los Santos Inocentes, 1981), captures the essence of Francoist Spain in the 1960s through its evocative blend of realistic and lyrical prose. This novel, which also inspired a highly acclaimed film in Spanish cinema, delves into the tragic lives of the humiliated and marginalized—those bound to the merciless rule of a landowner. Their existence, defined by renunciation, sacrifice, obedience, and subjection to their master's caprices, paints a stark portrait of predetermined fate and oppression. Yet, Delibes skillfully weaves a narrative that clings to a sliver of hope—an unforeseen event that may allow these downtrodden individuals to break free from their chains. The Innocent Saints not only vividly portrays the socio-political landscape of its era but also explores timeless themes of human dignity, resistance, and the quest for liberation.
One of the masterpieces of Miguel Delibes, The Innocent Saints (Los Santos Inocentes, 1981), captures the essence of Francoist Spain in the 1960s through its evocative blend of realistic and lyrical prose. This novel, which also inspired a highly acclaimed film in Spanish cinema, delves into the tragic lives of the humiliated and marginalized—those bound to the merciless rule of a landowner. Their existence, defined by renunciation, sacrifice, obedience, and subjection to their master's caprices, paints a stark portrait of predetermined fate and oppression. Yet, Delibes skillfully weaves a narrative that clings to a sliver of hope—an unforeseen event that may allow these downtrodden individuals to break free from their chains. The Innocent Saints not only vividly portrays the socio-political landscape of its era but also explores timeless themes of human dignity, resistance, and the quest for liberation.
| Title in Armenian | Միգել Դելիբես - Անմեղ սրբեր |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Miguel Delibes |
| Translator(s) | Kara Chobanyan |
| Language(s) | Armenian |
| Publisher(s) | Antares |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Size | 11 x 16.5 cm |
| ISBN | 9789939981185 |
tags: Միգել Դելիբես - Անմեղ սրբեր, migel delibes, anmegh srber, anmex srber