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Daniel, known as ‘el Mochuelo’, senses at age eleven that his destiny remains in the rural community of his home, with friends like Roque el Moñigo and Germán el Tiñoso. His father insists he attend Bachillerato in the city. During the restless night before the departure, Daniel reflects on childhood adventures across the fields, recalling the sky, the earth, and the simple people of the village. The novel presents a vivid, almost caricature‑like portrait of Castilian rural life, combining realist clarity, subtle humor, contained nostalgia, and poetic resonance. Often cited as one of Miguel Delibes’ finest works, it reflects the author's mature narrative style, set in the countryside of Spain’s post‑war era.
First publish date: June 30, 2002
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Miguel Delibes
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