by Carmen Martín Gaite · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788410415317
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Entre visillos, winner of the 1957 Nadal Prize, is a seminal work of Spanish literature by Carmen Martín Gaite. The novel masterfully portrays the conservative environment and hypocrisy of a provincial city in mid-20th century Spain, exploring the anxieties, fear of spinsterhood, and monotony that define the lives of its young protagonists. Through their conversations and daily experiences, the author weaves a subtle critique of the lack of imagination and social conformity of the era.
The arrival of a new and attractive German teacher acts as a catalyst, awakening in the protagonists a deep desire for liberation from the oppressive atmosphere surrounding them. With demanding and tender prose, Martín Gaite captures the essence of a generation trapped between social conventions and the search for their own identity, making this novel an unforgettable portrait of post-war Spain.
