Description
In the intimate and existential confession of "The Back Room," a woman recounts her coming-of-age in the stifling atmosphere of Franco's Spain to a mysterious nighttime guest. This seminal work, awarded Spain's National Prize for Literature, masterfully blends autobiography and fiction to explore the hidden chambers of memory. Through quiet yet irresistible prose, the narrative delves into the personal and societal repressions of a nation, offering a profound meditation on identity and liberation.
Available Editions
paperback
New York : Columbia University Press
Published Jan 1, 1983
228 pages
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Back Room by Carmen Martín Gaite.
Abuse
Sexual Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma