by Miguel Delibes · Austral · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788423345724
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In 'Las guerras de nuestros antepasados' (The Wars of Our Ancestors), Miguel Delibes introduces us to Pacífico Pérez, an inmate who, over seven nights and with the company of a glass of anise, recalls his life guided by the questions of Doctor Burgueño. Pacífico's childhood was marked by the obsession of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather with wars, who tried to instill in him the fervor for past glories. However, Pacífico is a young man of great naivety and sensitivity, capable of deeply connecting with nature. Despite his peaceful nature, he ends up committing an unexpected and senseless act of violence. This novel is a reflection on violence and human responsibility, wrapped in masterful language and subtle humor.
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.
