by Miguel Delibes · Destino · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788423330362
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«El hereje» is the historical novel by Miguel Delibes, published by Destino in paperback (497 pages, in Spanish).
Set in the Valladolid of Charles V, it follows Cipriano Salcedo, born the year Luther posts his theses. An orphan raised by his wet nurse, he comes into contact with Protestants operating in secret when he becomes a merchant. The novel portrays the era and human relationships as a plea for tolerance and freedom of conscience.
Published in 1998, it belongs to the Áncora y Delfín collection (no. 827) and won the Premio Nacional de Narrativa.
Novel for readers interested in the history of Spain, the Protestant Reformation, the Inquisition and the narrative of Miguel Delibes.
Miguel Delibes Setién was a Spanish novelist, journalist and newspaper editor associated with the Generation of '36 movement. From 1975 until his death, he was a member of the Royal Spanish Academy, where he occupied letter "e" seat. Educated in commerce, he began his career as a cartoonist and columnist. He later became the editor for the regional newspaper El Norte de Castilla before gradually devoting himself exclusively to writing novels.
