Recuerde el alma dormida

Synopsis of Recuerde el alma dormida

In 'Recuerde el alma dormida', Rafael Álvarez Avello transports us to 15th-century Castile. An old soldier, retired in a cabin in the mountains, receives the unexpected visit of a young woman who asks him to tell her his story. Through this dialogue, the author explores the life of the poet Jorge Manrique and his relationship with his father, a Castilian nobleman of turbulent character. The novel reveals the reasons that led Manrique to write 'Coplas a la muerte de su padre', delving into his loves, political intrigues, and the influence of female figures such as María la alta and Isabel la Católica. An evocative work that delves into the life of the poet-soldier.