by Fernando Alonso · Editorial Alfaguara · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420433028
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«El hombrecito vestido de gris y otros cuentos» is a collection of poetic stories by Fernando Alonso, published by Alfaguara in paperback.
Eight poetic stories featuring a greyish little man, a dancing scarecrow or a stony forest. The title story portrays a man with a monotonous life who dreams of being an opera singer, and offers two endings to choose from. Freedom, justice, dreams, equality and tolerance are the themes of the collection.
It is number 11 in the Alfaguara Juvenil collection. Awarded the Lazarillo Prize and included in the IBBY Honour List. With illustrations by Ulises Wensell.
Recommended for readers aged 10 to 12, it is a classic read of children's and young adult literature in Spanish.
Fernando Alonso Barahona is a Spanish lawyer, film critic, and writer. He is known for his insightful film critiques and contributions to literary works. He holds Spanish nationality and has a distinguished career in both the legal field and the arts.
