About San Manuel Bueno, mártir
An existential angst, a secret doubt… what tortures “Saint” Manuel Bueno, the good town priest? Only apparent to Angela and her bother Lazarus, a former progressive who is born again into Christianity, Manuel’s personal struggle summarizes everyone’s horror when faced with the crude reality of existence.
San Manuel Bueno, mártir (1931), is one of author’s most singular books and a Spanish classic. Narrated in the first person using beautiful and concise descriptions, it is a display of Unamuno’s prose at its best. This is an ideal title for anyone seeking to perfect their command of the Spanish language.
