Description
Considered a masterpiece of her later period, this novel plunges readers into the heart of a nameless town steeped in bizarre and destructive customs. Through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old boy, we witness rituals like burying the dead with cement-filled mouths to trap their souls and testing the river's fury by sending a man to swim its depths. As the boy grapples with this ritualistic violence, he also navigates a complex relationship with his wild, child-like stepmother, who becomes his unexpected playmate. Written over two decades by a master storyteller, this work is a testament to Rodoreda's profound artistry, exploring themes of tradition, violence, and the transition from innocence to experience.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
171 pages
ISBN: 9780241352557
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Details
First Published
1986
Language
cat
Translation
From: cat
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Death in Spring by Mercè Rodoreda.