by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester · Alianza Editorial Sa · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420646893
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«Farruquiño» is the short novel by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester, published by Alianza Editorial in paperback (93 pages, in Spanish).
The narrative follows Farruquiño, natural son of a ship's captain, from birth to adolescence. Raised by different people because of his origins, he only wishes to be a sailor like his father; he studies Latin, algebra, French and geography to captain the San Mateo, though things will not turn out as he expects.
Published in 1996, it belongs to the Alianza Cien collection (no. 89), with cover illustration by Angel Uriarte.
A brief read for those who enjoy Spanish narrative and tales with a seafaring setting.
