by Carmen Martín Gaite · Bruguera · tapa blanda · ISBN 8410018002125
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«El balneario» is the novel by Carmen Martín Gaite, published by Bruguera in paperback (188 pages, in Spanish).
The narrative follows a protagonist who, during a stay at a spa, is torn between everyday routine and dreams that blur the boundaries between the real and the imagined. The enigmatic atmosphere and psychological introspection build a sober, ambiguous story, representative of post-war Spanish fiction.
The work won the Café Gijón Prize in 1954. This edition belongs to Bruguera's Libro Amigo collection.
Recommended for readers of Spanish fiction who enjoy intimate stories, suggestive atmospheres and characters in crisis.
Carmen Martín Gaite was a Spanish author who wrote many novels, short stories, screenplays, and essays across multiple genres. Her work has received significant recognition: in 1957, she was awarded the Premio Nadal for Entre visillos; in 1988 she won the Prince of Asturias Award;in 1992 she received the Premio Castilla y León de las Letras, and she also was awarded the Premio Acebo de Honor for her life's work.
