It is the summer of 1936, in the early months of the civil war that engulfed Spain. In a prison in the city of Santiago de Compostela, an artist sketches the Portico de la Gloria. He uses a carpenter's pencil. He replaces the faces of the prophets and elders with those of his Republican inmates.
Information
Publisher:
Random House
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
178
ISBN:
9780099448464
Publish year:
2003
Publish date:
Jan. 2, 2003
Manuel Rivas
Manuel Rivas is a Spanish writer known for his novel "The Carpenter's Pencil," which explores the impact of war on individuals. His writing style is characterized by vivid imagery and lyrical prose, capturing the complexities of human experience. Rivas's works often address social and political issues, making him a significant voice in contemporary literature.