Ritmo lento

Synopsis of Ritmo lento

Ritmo lento is a novel by the Spanish writer Carmen Martín Gaite, first published in 1962 and reissued in 1975 and 2007. The story follows David Fuente, a young man who defies social conventions and seeks authenticity in a contradictory world. Through his marginalization, David embodies values of critical reflection and unconventionality, opposing society and his sister Aurora, who represents the imposition of the law. This edition includes an introduction by Professor José Carlos Mainer, which appeared in the Clásicos Contemporáneos Comentados collection.